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Open to anyone on campus - become a member, access our community, and build anything to support your education, research, or hobbies!

03/05/2026

🪡🧵✨BOOKINGS NOW OPEN✨🧵🪡
Demo: Sewing Machine

The Sewing Machine is a popular tool in the MakerSpace but sometimes it is hard to know where to start. In this demonstration we will show you how to set up and operate the machines. Stitch selection, length and tension will be covered so you know how to choose the correct one for your fabric.

After the demonstrations, participants will have the opportunity to test out their new knowledge with supervision.

Head to our website for more information!
🌐https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/whats_on.html

This event is for inducted users of the MakerSpace. Bookings are essential.
This event is for inducted MakerSpace users only

19/04/2026

🌟Demo : Personalising with vinyl ✨
Thursday, 30th April 4pm.

Unravel the wonders of MakerSpace tools with our demos designed to empower our members. If you've ever been curious about using a particular tool but feel unsure where to begin, fear not - we here to guide you every step of the way.

The vinyl cutter and heat press are a great set of tools that can be used for a wide range of sticker making and textile application. This demonstration will show users the process of personalising a tote bag or t-shirt with vinyl using the Cricut vinyl cutter and heat press.

This session will include an induction for the heat press.

Head to the Website for more information and to sign up for our Workshops and Events mailing list.
https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/whats_on.html

This event is for inducted users of the MakerSpace. Please wear closed toe shoes.

05/04/2026

✨💥💫 BOOKINGS OPEN 🌟⚡✨

We’re excited to welcome the Einstar Rockit 3D Scanner to our tool offering!
The 3D scanner is an orange tool, so an induction is required before use.
For those who’d like a deeper, hands-on demonstration of how the scanner operates, we’re running a dedicated demo session.

💥 Demo: 3D Scanner
📅 Thursday 16 April
⏰ 4:00 pm

Important notes:
🔸This session does not include an induction
🔸An induction session will run prior to the demo, please head to the MakerSpace website to request your induction
🔸This event is for inducted MakerSpace users only
🔸Bookings are essential

Head to our website for more information!
🌐 https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/whats_on.html

24/03/2026

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Demo: CNC Routing
4pm, Thursday, 2nd of April.

Unravel the wonders of MakerSpace tools with our demos designed to empower our members. If you've ever been curious about using a particular tool but feel unsure where to begin, fear not - we here to guide you every step of the way.

This demonstration aims to demystify the process of using the Nomad CNC, showing participants the basic steps including preparing the file and starting a part on the Nomad CNC.
If you have wanted to enter the world of CNC machining, this is where to start. This session is for Inducted MakerSpace Users.

Head to the Website for more information and to sign up for our Workshops and Events mailing list.
👉💻 https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/whats_on.htm

This event is for inducted users of the MakerSpace. Please wear closed toe shoes.

23/02/2026

🪡 Textile Thursdays is Back!!!

Starting this Thursday, join us for relaxed drop‑in sessions where you can bring along any sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery or other textile project. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, socialise, and enhance your textile skills! We look forward to seeing you there.

Beginners welcome! We can help you get started on your first project.

📅 Every second Thursday, 4–6pm
📍 ANU MakerSpace, Building 38

Kicking off in Week 1.

✨Head to our website for more info and to sign up for the Workshops & Events mailing list! ✨

https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/whats_on.html

02/02/2026

✨Check out the amazing trays our members have created using the Bits and Bobs tutorial!✨

💡 Ever wanted to try the Nomad Desktop CNC but weren’t sure where to start?
Our Bits and Bobs Tray Tutorial walks you through the process step by step. You can design your tray in any shape you like, your imagination is the limit!

Find the tutorial on the Nomad Tool page on our website.

BONUS: If it’s your first time using the Nomad and you follow the tutorial, we’ll provide the timber for FREE!

27/01/2026

Georgina absolutely nailed it with this stunning quilt at Textiles Thursdays last year.

Every single hexagon was hand-stitched with love, and she even stitched the layers together by hand!
🌺🪡

Textile Thursdays will be be back soon!

19/01/2026

✨Makerspaces Australasia Symposium 2025✨

In November, we were thrilled to host the annual Makerspaces Australasia Symposium!
Over 80 makerspace legends from 30+ organisations across Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand came together to share knowledge, solve challenges, and grow this incredible community.

We rounded out the 2 days of collaboration with the worlds first ever* MAKERLYMPICS. Attendees competed head-to-head in maker challenges to determine the most well rounded maker in 2025.

Thank you to everyone who came and contributed, we couldn't have done it with out you.

For more information about Makerspaces Australasia head to https://www.makerspaces.au.

A big thanks to!
🏅 PCBWay for providing us with the incredible Makerlympics medals and a gift to our attendees
🏆Siddament and Polymaker for providing prizes for the Makerlympics winners
💸PLCPCB for proving all attendees with vouchers

*unconfirmed

12/01/2026

Neon Corp. Laboratories, Ben Claridge, 2025.

Ben was selected at the 2024 School of Art and Design Graduating Show as the ANU MakerSpace EASS Residency recipient and undertook his residency in the first half of last year.
During his residency, Ben worked on his set for his stop motion animation. We can't wait to see the final product!
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29/10/2025

🪚🔗🧰Makerspaces Australasia Symposium🪡🪅

The ANU MakerSpace is very excited to be hosting the 4th Annual Makerspaces Australasia Symposium on 27–28 November, a two-day event celebrating innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning across academic, community, and institution-run makerspaces. The symposium is aimed at professional and academic staff that work in makerspace facilities.

Please check out our website for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!

Registrations close 12 November.

https://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/symposium.html

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Canberra, ACT
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Website

http://makerspace.anu.edu.au/

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