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.
- Sat22Nov
What’s On
Introduction to 3D design with Blender 16+yrsLearn the fundamentals and start creating your own characters, environments and objects in this beginner class.Darling Square Library - Tue25Nov
What’s On
Makertime: open access 16+yrs Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library MakerspaceDarling Square Library - Tue2Dec
What’s On
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrsHarness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kidsDarling Square Library - Sat6Dec
What’s On
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrsGain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour sessionDarling Square Library - Tue9Dec
What’s On
Home-school makertime: 3D print club 9-12yrsA fun introduction to 3D printing for home-school kids aged 9-12yrsDarling Square Library - Wed10Dec
What’s On
Makertime for families: Festive edition 8+yrsA fun family session of craft, creativity, and tech this festive season!Darling Square Library - Sat13Dec
What’s On
3D printing and design for beginners 16+ yrsLearn the basics and bring your ideas to life with 3D printing in this hands-on beginner session.Darling Square Library - Fri16Jan
What’s On
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrsMake your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.Darling Square Library - Mon19Jan
What’s On
School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrsCreate your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshopDarling Square Library - Tue20Jan
What’s On
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrsLearn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshopDarling Square Library - Wed21Jan
What’s On
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrsMaster coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshopDarling Square Library - Fri23Jan
What’s On
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrsMake your very own computer-generated artwork using codingDarling Square Library - Fri23Jan
What’s On
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrsPush your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!Darling Square Library
Subscribe to library news
Be the first to hear about upcoming events and workshops, new collections and services


