SUMMER CLASSES ANOUNCEMENTS

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SUMMER CLASSES ANOUNCEMENTS 〰️

MAKE-BELIEVE STUDIO

An Inclusive Space for Artists,

Technologists & Curious Humans

KUNSTHAUS ACUD · VETERANENSTRASSE 21 · BERLIN MITTE

Become a Member

MAKE-BELIEVE STUDIO IS A CREATIVE OFFSHOOT OF SCHOOL OF MACHINES, MAKING & MAKE-BELIEVE

School of Machines was founded in Berlin in 2014 to create in-depth learning experiences in art, technology, design and human connection for women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and others often underrepresented in these spaces.

Since 2015, School of Machines has been housed in ACUD Kunsthaus, one of the few remaining independent art houses predating the fall of the Berlin Wall. Make-Believe Studio has recently opened at the top floor of ACUD in the hope of building a place where curious humans can come together.

Make-Believe Studio offers a co-working space for creative people that are interested in being part of an artistic community based on architectures of care, alongside critical use of emerging technologies.

This is a non-for-profit project in which every member has a voice and an impact.

SOCIALLY ENGAGED AND ACTIVIST ARTISTIC COMMUNITY

Work alongside like-minded humans that care about their work as much as they do about the world and others. We are a group of artists and creatives that produces socially engaged artworks that critically address the current state of the world.

MUTUAL SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY

Be part of the long-term infrastructure of care stemming from School of Machines, including people from 52+ countries and over 60% women-led programs.

ONGOING LEARNING AND CRITICAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Explore, learn about and question the use and development of the tools that surround us. As a non-profit committed to art, technology, design, and human connection, we engage with emerging technologies while encouraging critical reflection on their social implications.

YOU'LL FIT RIGHT IN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

  • Game design

  • Generative art

  • Mixed reality

  • New media

  • Interactive installation

  • Sound design

  • Live performance

  • 3D

  • Visual anthropology

  • UI/UX

  • Data Privacy

  • Radio arts

  • Alternative economic models

  • Collaborative infrastructures

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Membership

200€ / month

VAT included

Special offers:

  • 50% off for students
  • Try it first — 50€ for 5 visits per month
  • Bring a friend and you both get 50% off for first two months
  • Talk to us to get a personal offer

Space

  • Two studio spaces — one set up for hands-on work with tools and machines, the other for collaboration and focused work
  • Everything for prototyping — 3D printing, soldering, Arduinos, sensors, components and more

Community

  • Access to our community Discord
  • Monthly in-person meetups
  • Format project feedback in small groups every quater
  • Participation in quarterly group exhibition
  • Tech and art mentorship on site

Extras

  • 10% off in-person classes and 3× one-day guest passes
  • Personal locker — 30€ per month

REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

  • "I've always longed for a space where I could find like-minded people that not only made me a better artist and designer, but also a better person. My life has definitely not been the same since I became part of this community."

    — Paola Reyes

  • "I always wanted a working space with a direct view of the TV tower, and Make-Believe Studio made it happen."

    — Nex

  • "I always wanted to find a place with creative, thoughtful humans that felt warm and real — where we could all just relax and be who we are. Those kinds of places have to be built. I'm so excited for this."

    — Rachel Uwa