What is Studio Mirai?
An ECHO social enterprise selling upcycled and restored furniture refurbished by the activity participants as well as plants and other outdoor crafts.
New Horticulture Activities!
Our horticulture activities that we ran at Eaton Barn have now moved to Studio Mirai to add this to what we can offer at our Bridge Street workshop. You’ll get to keep fit and healthy working outdoors and learning about growing and eating good healthy foods. The site is also open to the public so you’ll also get to help customers and visitors.
You can learn:
- How individual plants grow and how to care for each plant from sowing the seed to harvesting the final product
- How to work safely with tools
- Work on a variety of indoor and outdoor seasonal activities
What would I do if I joined?
People who attend enjoy a wide range of practical activities which teach them skills such as basic woodworking methods, upcycling techniques, restoration processes, decorative painting and finishing techniques
What would I get from attending?
You would learn skills to restore/upcycle mainly donated pieces of furniture and timber, helping the environment by reducing landfill. Instruction is provided by experienced and skilled staff members as well as support from a team of volunteers.
You will learn:
- Basic woodworking methods
- Upcycling Techniques
- Restoration processes
- Decorative painting and finishing techniques
Here’s what some of the current team members say about Studio Mirai:
“We work as a team and everybody helps everybody. We have fun while we work and have music on in the background…”
“I’ve worked on book shelves, tables, chairs and wardrobes. I’ve learned how to paint very carefully and how to use the tools correctly…”
“It’s very good fun, we have a load of banter but we’re always focussed on what we do, so no accidents happen…”
“Studio Mirai is very interactive as you meet the customers who come in and out of the shop. The best furniture I worked on was an old kitchen unit that I painted white – it sold for £200 in the shop!”
When do the sessions happen
Studio Mirai is open Mondays – Fridays 9.00am – 3.00pm and can found at Bridge St, Leominster, HR6 8EA
If you need to contact the project directly, then please call 01568 614444
When do the sessions happen?
Studio Mirai is open Mondays – Fridays 9.30am – 3.00pm and can found at Bridge St, Leominster, HR6 8EA
What experience/abilities are required?
Participants will receive full instruction by skilled staff members and volunteers, who all bring something different to the project in terms of their experience and specific skill sets.
What outcomes can be expected?
Practical Skills/Knowledge/Learning:
- Sanding, painting, filling, repairing furniture
- Retailing and Marketing skills
- Customer Service Practices
- Project Specific Numeracy and Literacy through the shop
What does a place cost?
ECHO is an approved provider with Herefordshire Council and so the cost of attending a day activity such as Radio ECHO can often be included in a support plan. We accept commissioned places, direct payments or self funded attendees. The current daily cost is £62.96
How do I take a referral forwards?
Go to Making a referral, which provides the contact details of ECHO’s Referral Manager and tells you everything you need to know to move the process forwards.