Imagination Refinery
In collaboration with the Gosport High Street Heritage Action Zone, The Makers Guild committed in this adventure to test out methods to revitalise what once was the heart of the community that is Gosport’s High Street.
We developed a lively studio that will grow and evolve over time. Our drive is to support creatives by providing a safe, creative and vibrant space that is accessible to everyone.
Gosport Borough Council’s Support
The Imagination Refinery will provide vibrant easily accessible work spaces, maker spaces, training and business incubator spaces on Gosport High Street.
It is focused on, but not exclusive to, the environmental and creative industries. The Imagination Refinery is more than a single space – it is also a model for how people can work together to overcome the socio-economic challenges we face after Covid-19, creating a new viable uses for vacant retail units and driving new footfall to the High Street.
The Imagination Refinery will enable local people to make the most of existing resources and assets by enabling seamless sharing and supporting collaboration. As such the effort and capital that an individual invests in an idea will be multiplied by the community and support local growth.
It is open now at 51/52 High Street and there’s a website www.imaginationrefinery.co.uk for products and events.