Makerspace News

Aug

The GIRO Makerspace Threads Together Creativity, Community and Climate Action

On an island known for its creativity and environmental consciousness, the Gabriola Island Recycling Organization [GIRO] Makerspace is quietly growing into a vibrant hub of...

Jun

Grand Opening of the GIRO Makerspace

Michelle Kresnyak

Local News

Come celebrate Gabriola’s new hub for creative solutions to textile waste ! Ribbon cutting ceremony and speakers. Live textile demonstrations by local makers. A...

Mar

New IoTA Workshop : Funky Stuff: Weaving Off Loom

Michelle Kresnyak

Local News

As part of the Isle of The Arts (IoTA) festival, the GIRO Makerspace will be hosting the IoTA workshop: “Funky Stuff: Weaving Off Loom”. Please...

Sep

GIRO Textile Project Announcement

Michelle Kresnyak

Local News

GIRO has recently made the very difficult decision to change the direction of theReLove Local product line. Due to financial considerations we’ve had to lay...