Welcome to the Creative Exchange!

  • About the Creative Exchange

    More than just a creative space! Find out what the ground floor at CAN HQ is all about

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  • MAKERS

    Our retail space, selling handmade items from over 80 local creatives. Ceramics, glass art, paintings, woodcraft, metalwork, and more.

    Meet the MAKERS or get involved your own way

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  • Gallery

    Find out more about our programme of exhibitions, submit your own work to a community callout, or hire the space for your own creative display

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  • The Workshop

    Our workshop is a bright and vibrant space, fit for a variety of activities and events. The space is available for hire, for your own workshops, private events, and whatever else you find the space suitable for

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  • Pop Ups at CAN HQ

    Offering local creatives, small businesses, and any makers the chance to take over a spot within MAKERS for the day, Pop Up style! Try something new with a flexible and welcoming way to connect with new customers.

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  • Creative Rotation

    Creative Rotation is an artists showcase within the MAKERS Shop, created by and for local artists to exhibit their work while keeping the shop space fresh and exciting!

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Contribute with MAKERS

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Supporting...

  • Oh Sew Splendid

    Oh Sew Splendid CIC exists to help people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to learn to sew, to improve their sewing skills and/or to provide a variety of sewing services where necessary.

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  • Coalville Community Workshop

    Based in Coalville CAN, we run the Repair Bench, On Ya Bike, the Tool library, and are working towards opening a "Men in Sheds" (including women and children!) project.

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  • Coalville Public Radio

    Coalville Public Radio is a vibrant, community-powered station based in CAN HQ, delivering exciting and entertaining programming across North West Leicestershire. Listen online or ask Alexa to 'Activate CPR'!

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  • Coalville CAN Community Publishing

    Coalville C.A.N. Community Publishing is a free resource for all local writers, with special consideration given to Neurodiverse, Disabled and under-represented backgrounds.

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