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.
- Tue28Apr
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Makertime: open access 16+yrs Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library MakerspaceDarling Square Library - Sat2May
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Maker time for families 8-12 yearsGain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour sessionDarling Square Library - Tue5May
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Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery piecesDarling Square Library - Tue12May
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Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrsHarness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kidsDarling Square Library - Thu14May
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Heritage Festival: Laser cut prints from the archives 16+yrsAn introduction to laser cutting and printmaking using the City of Sydney's photographic archivesDarling Square Library - Mon18May
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Manga Club workshop, 13-17 yrsDevelop your manga art skills in this monthly workshop and learn techniques to level up your art style.Darling Square Library - Tue19May
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Homeschool Makertime 12-16yrsA fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printingDarling Square Library
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