Woodwork, sewing or engraving can all be heaps of fun but flats in Budapest are often too small for such handiwork. These four perfectly equipped workshops below welcome everyone who feels crafty, whether it’s making a new bird feeder, printing something in 3D or sewing a new dress for your next night out.
This one is great for families, too, as children above ten can enter with an adult, and there are plenty of projects that even younger ones can do.
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Address: 1141 Budapest, Mályva utca 15
As this whole place focuses on sharing ideas, you can learn how to use machines here, but if you have some secret talent, they can help you organise your own workshop, too. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available, and you can also buy all the materials you need here. Note that you will have to allow FabLab to take photos of you and your work in progress. If you'd rather not, expect higher prices.
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Address: 1067 Budapest, Eötvös utca 29
Note that they do not have regular opening hours, you will need to check in about a week in advance for a weekday slot, and a month ahead for one at the weekend.
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Address: 1052 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 14-16
There is a registration fee of 5,000 forints, but you can learn everything from how to hold a saw through to drilling and putting together a complete bedside table. Multi-visit passes are also available.
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Address: 1033 Budapest, Főtér 1.