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Our new studio spaces have officially launched at MakerSpace!
For makers, designers, fabricators and craftspeople looking to start or grow your creative business in Marrickville. We are expanding our existing community and have created more spaces for more makers in our workshop!
Our studio spaces include unlimited access to a fully equipped workshop with facilities in metal, wood, ceramics and digital fabrication. An incredible support community of designers and makers in va...rious professions and technical skill. You will have 24 hour access to your studio, for all those late night uninterrupted making sessions. All studio residents receive 10% discount on selected classes, perfect for upskilling! Bonus round - the warehouse is dog friendly. Where do you sign?
For more info, or to apply follow the link http://makerspace.org.au/workshop-access/
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Keen to get down to MakerSpace to take a look, meet the team and find out a little more about what goes on here? Come to our monthly MakerSpace Monday!
We’re excited to introduce our August Speaker Aj!
Aj has been in the workshop recently decking out her van and it couldn't be looking any finer! Her job at seaside scavenge has her on the road frequently and she wanted to create a space that could travel with her and to conduct work out of. Seaside scavenge is a waterway clean...up and clothes swap combined event that has traveled across Australia cleaning the places everyone loves. Come and hear AJ talk about her work and show her van revamp!
The MakerSpace Monday format is simple - our members will give a brief presentation of what they've been working on, we'll tour you around the MakerSpace facilities and answer your maker-questions, including brainstorming your next project or helping you come up with something great to make!
Everyone is welcome! This event is free for members and $10 for non-members, covering a little beer and any excess goes into our new-tool fund. Become a member and you can vote for the gear you want next!
Come and hear our stories and check out how we do what we do.
(Please RSVP using the ticket link so we have a rough idea of numbers).
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We have a bunch of classes with a few spaces left in each, be sure to get in quick if you have been thinking about doing a class with us this winter!
WOODWORKING: MAKE A PICTURE FRAME Thursday nights, 23rd & 30th August (or) 13th & 20th September, 6-9pm Not only will you leave with your own bespoke picture frame, but this class is designed to teach woodworking techniques and how to use machinery in our workshop.
... INTRO TO FABRIC SCREEN PRINTING Saturday 11th & 18th August, 10:30am - 1:00pm Our lovely textile extraordinaire Michelle will teach you the basics of screen printing while utilising your very own designs.
WELDING AND FABRICATION Thursday nights 16th, 23rd, 30th August, 6th, 13th & 20th September, 6-9pm Learn to design and fabricate your own metal project and gain the skills essential to confidently recreate designs in the future.
INTRO TO CERAMICS & 5 BOARD BENCH Two of our most popular classes at MakerSpace have just had new dates added. Intro to ceramics and 5 board bench are the perfect introductory classes for ceramics and woodwork!
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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST or tag a mate who is on the hunt for studio space. Keep your eyes on us for more information and pretty pictures in the coming weeks!
We are opening new studio spaces at MakerSpace very soon. First things first, jump in now to express your interest in one of our individual design and fabrication studios. Follow the link below to register.
Whether you are a designer, maker, craftsperson, fabricator or all round creative powerhouse and need dedicated spa...ce for your craft or your small business, we just may be the perfect place for you to start!
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfF_8i GVcI7pRUlPp…/viewform
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A designer, an engineer and a writer walk into a room...
...There is no punchline here, it's just the MakerSpace co-working office on a regular day.
Do you need a desk for all those business/admin tasks that come with being a freelancer or small business owner? Looking for a creative space for individual or collaborative work? We have the space to do just this!
... Our inclusive workspace, no mater what you are doing there is room for you! The space is ideal for designers, artists, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Our open plan space is perfect for freelancers, start-ups and small businesses to collaborate and network. An added bonus is the downstairs workshop housing an incredible bunch of people with boundless knowledge.
CO-WORKING FACILITIES: -Open plan office space -Meeting room -Collaborative open plan working style amongst focused productive co-workers -Option of dedicated desk w/small amount of storage -Electricity usage included -Internet -Leafy work space with natural light -Social atmosphere -Biggest selling point of all, the place is dog friendly!
MAKERSPACE FACILITIES: -Secure Building -Regular cleaning -Access to equipped kitchen with tea/coffee/milk/sugar provided -Toilet facilities -A stone's throw away from the local lumber yard, FX Plastics, laser cutters, steel suppliers, powder coaters, industry quality shops with fasteners, Bunnings -Perfect alternative to the busy CBD but close enough to get in or out of the city -Sydenham train station 5 minutes walk -Bus lines - M30, 423, L23, 426 -Batch Brewing company is right next door. -5 minute bus to Newtown -Limited off-street parking -Shops and cafes near by
Enquire about our desks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
http://www.creativespaces.net.au/…/cowo rking-office-at-make…
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A huge thanks to Chelsea for making the trip from Canberra to Marrickville last weekend to deliver her unique parquetry workshop. It was such a special treat that the MakerSpace workshop was buzzing on Sunday when we would otherwise be closed!
The weekend was spent learning how to achieve traditional parquetry patterns as well as unique patterns inspired from nature and its forms. We have already seen some final product photos and they are looking incredible!
Not only does she have the best name in the design industry, but such an innovative and creative approach to work. Can’t wait to have Chelsea back again in the future!

Anthony spent the day throwing and trimming some beautiful pieces in our ceramics studio. If this is just his starting process we can only imagine what the end products will look like!

Beautiful old trees lovingly carved into beautiful new spatulas.
The City of Sydney awarded us a grant to find a use for 6 lovely old trees that were removed from Joynton Ave in Zetland. They were given to us with the intention that they would somehow return to the community. In conjunction with City of Sydney and 107 Joynton Avenue Creative Centre, a free spatula carving workshop was held last Sunday. People came by to learn how to carve wooden spatulas and by using this wo...od everyone was able to take home a piece of the tree and new found skills.
The remaining wood will be going towards some exciting new classes being held at MakerSpace such as steam bending and carving - Classes are yet to be announced, so keep an eye out!
Big shout out to Orest who initially applied for the grant and organised the event. Also our dynamite helper/carver extraordinaire of the day Clare.
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Mesmerised by how effortlessly Anthony Brink throws his signature large bowls. We have already begun the countdown until Anthony is at MakerSpace again!
Anthony is making the trip to Sydney so be sure to catch him while he is teaching here over two informative weekends.
http://makerspace.org.au/book/anthony-bri nk-on-form/

With so many different pattern configurations, Parquetry is the art of arranging wood in geometric designs.
Chelsea Lemon will be doing her Parquetry class over one weekend on 14th and 15th July. Chelsea offers a unique style and technique in her work and is sharing her knowledge right here at MakerSpace! We are so excited to have Chelsea as our guest teacher and this is a class not to be missed.
http://makerspace.org.au/…/woodworking- introduction-to-par…/

Decorative techniques for ceramics, often referred to as Surface Treatment
Arguably the more creative aspect in ceramics and options are a plenty! Surface treatment is the step that allows you to add colour, texture, pattern and design to your ceramics.
In our Intermediate Surface Treatment class you will learn surface design for 3D ceramic objects and how this influences the look of the piece also using it as a feature of your work. The class covers a broad overview of al...l the major decorative techniques, utilising the right technique for your design and the complexities of each technique. It is also a major factor in small batch reproduction as some techniques can be reproduced.
These are some of the looks that can be achieved during the surface treatment process. Full credit to our members and special shout out to Antonia Presenti for the beautiful designs.
Next upcoming class Surface Treatment: Intermediate Thursday Nights 6-8pm 28th June, 5th, 12th & 19th July 8 hours in total
http://makerspace.org.au/bo…/surface-tr eatment-intermediate/
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Monday nights are rolling around quicker than usual, so why not do something different to make them a highlight of the week?
This coming Monday, 4th June we are having our monthly MakerSpace Monday and everyone is welcome! We have two different yet equally as informed speakers ready to discuss their processes and design interests with you.
We’re excited to introduce our June Speakers:
... Liam Mugavin is an Australian furniture and interiors designer and maker and creator of Studio Liam Mugavin, Liam splits his time between Sydney and Japan going where his design work takes him. He has extensively exhibited his designs here in Australia and overseas and been commissioned on many works that has gifted the design world a portfolio to be admired. Liam has also help to set up the timber workshop here at MakerSpace when he was our wood technician. We are incredibly lucky to have Liam here at MakerSpace and here is your last chance to marvel at his work before he returns to Japan where he will be based.
Shaun Barlow, our very own robotics and engineering master and adept digital fabrication teacher here at MakerSpace. Shaun is a man of boundless talent, he is currently completing a bachelor of mechatronics engineering at Deakin University while simultaneously working as a software engineer with Blue Print Labs. After completing his masters at Sydney Conservatorium of Music he is also MakerSpace's resident flutist.
MakerSpace Monday is free for members and $10 for non members. Grab your tickets by following the link and letting us know numbers for beer. Hope to see you there!
http://makerspace.org.au/book/makerspace- mondays/
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Keen to get down to MakerSpace to take a look, meet the team and find out a little more about what goes on here? Come to our monthly MakerSpace Monday!
We’re excited to introduce our June Speakers:
Liam Mugavin is an Australian furniture and interiors designer and maker and creator of Studio Liam Mugavin, Liam splits his time between Sydney and Japan going where his design work takes him. He has extensively exhibited his designs here in Australia and overseas and been commiss...ioned on many works that has gifted the design world a portfolio to be admired. Liam has also help to set up the timber workshop here at MakerSpace when he was our wood technician. We are incredibly lucky to have Liam here at MakerSpace and here is your last chance to marvel at his work before he returns to Japan where he will be based.
Shaun Barlow - flute beatbox laptop, our very own robotics and engineering master and adept digital fabrication teacher here at MakerSpace. Shaun is a man of boundless talent, he is currently completing a bachelor of mechatronics engineering at Deakin University while simultaneously working as a software engineer with Blue Print Labs. After completing his masters at Sydney Conservatorium of Music he is also MakerSpace's resident flutist.
The MakerSpace Monday format is simple - two of our members will give a brief presentation of what they've been working on, we'll tour you around the MakerSpace facilities and answer your maker-questions, including brainstorming your next project or helping you come up with something great to make!
Everyone is welcome! This event is free for members and $10 for non-members, covering a little beer and any excess goes into our new-tool fund. Become a member and you can vote for the gear you want next!
Come and hear our stories and check out how we do what we do.
(Please RSVP using the ticket link so we have a rough idea of numbers).
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Are your Wednesday nights in June looking dull? Put a shine on 'em, and sign up for our Welding and Metal Fabrication class. Learn to design and make a small piece of furniture or another metal project you've been wanting to create!
Never done metal work before? No worries - this class is for beginners! You will be taken through the design and planning stages, machinery training, all the way through to your finished product.
Book in soon as the first class commences on Wednesday 13th June.

THE BOWER Reuse & Repair Centre are MakerSpace residents for the next month as they put together their tiny house!
The Bower team are leading seventeen students through the process of making a house tiny enough to be transported. The last few days has seen the flooring and overall structure come together and visibly take form.
If you're visiting MakerSpace over the next few weeks, be sure to see where the crew are up to as things are moving very quickly!

Left Mum’s present a little later than usual this year? As the days merge into each other it’s understandable things get missed.
Grab a MakerSpace gift certificate for her to use on any of our available classes!
Order online or come in to the workshop to pick up one of our lovely wooden certificates!
... >>> http://makerspace.org.au/gift-voucher/
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A few special spaces available for our two-part class "Making a Picture Frame with Reclaimed Timber" with Orest this coming Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th May.
You will leave this class with a reclaimed timber picture frame and a new found knowledge of woodworking process. This is the perfect first step into woodworking and reclaiming materials! You will learn the techniques to be able to work on your own projects in the future.
CLASSES ... - Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th May 6pm-9pm - Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd May 6pm-9pm - Thursday 31st May and Friday 1st June 9am-12pm
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Remember to put aside next Monday, May 7th for our Makerspace Monday! We have two interesting, diverse makers ready to share their projects and stories over a beer or two.
We're excited to announce Trudy Gould, the creator of handbuilt studio, where she creates functional hand built ceramic objects for everyday use. Trudy draws on her experience as an Architect where she created many works of public Architecture and Interiors with a focus on detail.
We also have Ryan McGoldr...ick of rye.design, with a focus in honest products that look to function, material use and playful spirit for inspiration….also a 3D print guru, the proud owner of our awesome new 3D printing machines!
Come and join us! Meet members, get pumped for your next project, take a tour of MakerSpace and all that is on offer. The night is free for members and $10 for non-members (beer is included!). Please RSVP using link in bio so we have a rough idea of numbers for beer.
http://makerspace.org.au/book/makerspace- mondays/
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Absolutely awesome. Great and knowledgeable staff and so much room to work!

Absolutely awesome. Great and knowledgeable staff and so much room to work!