Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas Lab
A dedicated makerspace and multipurpose room to create, invent or tinker.

The Ideas Lab at Darling Square Library is a 200sqm makerspace workshop and multipurpose room.
A program of workshops, seminars and events provides opportunities for startups and curious makers to upskill, share knowledge and network.
The makerspace hosts hands-on workshops for kids, teens and adults, from digital design, 3D printing and robotics to school holidaymaker sessions. These workshops give anyone interested the opportunity to create and learn using equipment including 3D printers, a soldering iron and a laser cutter.
The Ideas Lab is a City of Sydney and Lendlease initiative.

Makerspace workshops
What's On
Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the start of your course. Cancellations made after this will not be refunded. For more information see our terms and conditions.
- Sat5Sep
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Maker time for families 8-12 yearsGet hands-on experience with our maker kits, microscopes, marble-run, wind-tube, electronics and robotics kitsDarling Square Library - Tue8Sep
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History Week: Laser cut printmaking from the archives 16+yrsAn introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archivesDarling Square Library - Thu10Sep
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Stories from the Archives collage workshop Join us for a free collage workshop and celebrate City of Sydney Archives 50th Anniversary during History Week 2026Darling Square Library - Sat12Sep
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Makertime: open access 16+yrsGet hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library MakerspaceDarling Square Library - Tue15Sep
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Maker & Creator 8-12yrsPlay and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgetsDarling Square Library - Sat19Sep
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VR design and 3D print a spaceship 18+yrsLearn how to create a 3D model in virtual reality using Meta Quest headsets and Gravity SketchDarling Square Library - Mon28Sep
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School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrsExplore 3D design, coding and robotics in the MakerspaceDarling Square Library - Tue29Sep
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School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12 yearsMaster block coding and robotics with our Sphero Bolt workshop!Darling Square Library - Wed30Sep
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School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printingDarling Square Library - Tue6Oct
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School holidays: Pixel art maker day 10-15yrsDesign your own pixel art inspired keyring and animationDarling Square Library
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