
The space, machinery and tools for those who want to take up wood work and ceramics as a hobby
On Palaniswamy Naidu Street, off Kamarajar Road in Race Course, stands a space managed by Arjun Karivardhan, an engineer by profession and wood worker by passion. Meraki Makerspace, as it is called, provides the space, machinery and tools for those who want to take up wood work and ceramics as a hobby. There are different kinds of saws, sander and a tool board mounted on the wall with clamps, hammers, measuring tapes and other carpentry paraphernalia. There is also an electric kiln that can be used to fire terracotta and ceramic.
Meraki is open, airy and has a very welcoming vibe. There is a cafeteria counter, a trussed shed acting as stockroom for lumber and an admin office. There is also a 3D printer standing in the…