Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas Lab
A dedicated makerspace and multipurpose room to create, invent or tinker.
Related to Darling Square Library
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
Gain practical makerspace skills in our regular workshops for all ages and levels of experience.
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.
- Mon17Aug
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Maker & Creator 8-12yrsPlay and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgetsDarling Square Library - Tue18Aug
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Science Week: 3D Print a Planet 16+ yrsDesign and 3D print your own planet in this hands-on makerspace workshop for adultsDarling Square Library - Sat22Aug
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Science Week: Maker time for families 8-12yrsScience Week: Maker time for families 8-12yrsDarling Square Library - Tue25Aug
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Makertime: open access 16+yrsGet hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library MakerspaceDarling Square Library - Wed2Sep
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Homeschool Makertime: 3D Printing 8-12yrsOur September session offers a guided CAD activity designed to spark curiosity and build foundational 3D design skillsDarling Square Library - 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 kits.Darling 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 - Sat19Sep
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VR design and 3D print a spaceship 18+Learn how to create a 3D model in virtual reality using Meta Quest headsets and Gravity Sketch.Darling Square Library
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