A creative space for workshops and popups.

Located in Diamond Harbour village Christchurch, beside historic Stoddart Cottage.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Carved Pottery Cannister Workshop

    2 - 4pm Saturday 8th August

    We will be making a cylindrical vessel with a lid from pre rolled clay slabs that Jane will provide. The surface of the box will then be carved using carving tools to create individual designs.

    Book here

  • Kira Aleksandrova Workshops

    Saturday, 22 August 2026

    Painting Lillies Through Negative Space: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Trust the process: Painting Flowers in Watercolour 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

    Find information on how to book on Kira’s website linked below.

    Book here
  • A woman in a red apron and gloves working on a ceramic art project in a studio with shelves containing various pottery and art supplies.

    Ceramic Workshop

    2 - 4pm Saturday 19th September

    Pottery session with Ceramic Artist Jane McCulla

    Details Coming Soon...

Upcoming Events

click on shaded dates for more information…

About

An exciting new makers space located in Diamond Harbour village beside historic Stoddart Cottage and Gallery.

The Merrymakers Shed was placed on the site in 1977 for use by the peninsula merrymakers, an amateur theatre group.

The building has recently been renovated, removing the old garage door and replacing it with a glass french door, immediately flooding the place with natural light.

The location is delightful. Whether journeying by road or ferry, either way the scenery is stunning. Parking is usually plentiful, and there are good options for coffee and food, as well as multiple scenic walks nearby.

Newly completed, the Merrymakers Shed hosted its first workshop on 6th June 2026. It is now available for managed creative workshops or to rent for popups.

Get in Contact

A dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, placed on a patterned area rug. The table has building or carpentry plans and tools on it. Large windows and a glass door let in natural light, revealing a yard and parked vehicles outside. The walls are made of light-colored wood paneling, and the ceiling has exposed beams.
Person arranging autumn leaves and green foliage on a wooden craft surface, with scissors, crumpled paper, and art supplies nearby.
People gathered around a table working on a craft project involving leaves, paper, and natural materials, with scissors, tape, and other craft supplies scattered across the table, and a large window showing an outdoor scene.
CONTACT HERE