Carindale Library Makerspace

The makerspace is equipped with:

• six Janome 6050 digital sewing machines
• two Janome Airthread 2000D overlockers
• one Emblaser 2 laser cutter
• two Brother scan and cut machines
• six Surface Pro laptops with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software
• five Wacom tablets for digital drawing and illustration.

You can participate in a range of activities at the makerspace including:

• group induction sessions for sewing and laser cutting equipment, which includes an introduction to the scan and cut machines
• maker sessions to book and use the equipment for your own creative projects (once you've completed the relevant inductions)
• workshops led by artists and creatives – teaching both handmade and machine-based skills
• makerspace socials to meet, share skills and ideas, and collaborate with other makers (where access to the Makerspace equipment is not required).

Weekly makerspace timetable^*

^* This timetable is provided as a general guide. The timetable is subject to change dependent on scheduled workshops and events. Phone Carindale Library for more information.

To find out about upcoming workshops and events, check out our curated events list, or visit your local library to pick up a copy of the What's On in Libraries guide.

To book and use any of the makerspace equipment during individual maker sessions, you must:

• be a current member of Brisbane City Council Library Services
• complete a relevant induction session if you wish to use the sewing equipment, laser cutter, or scan and cut machines
• comply with the terms and conditions of use.

Induction sessions are not required to use the SurfacePro laptops and Wacom tablets. Speak with library staff about the general makerspace conditions of use.

To book any of the makerspace equipment, or reserve your place at an induction session, phone Carindale Library on 07 3407 1873.

The equipment can be booked for up to three hours during scheduled maker sessions, and may be extended if availability permits.

The makerspace is designed to support self-directed learning.

Inductions and other workshops provide you with the basic foundations to begin your creative skill development. In the makerspace, you will also find troubleshooting documents, manufacturer instructions, and books and other resources to assist your learning.

Makers are encouraged to continue developing their skills through practise, collaborating with other users of the space, and accessing the resources available in the library.

Carindale Library staff are available to answer questions about the makerspace and can assist with general troubleshooting.

You must be a member of Brisbane City Council Library Services to book a maker session to use the equipment.

You do not need to be a member to attend inductions and workshops.

Initially the makerspace inductions will be open to adults aged 18 years and older.

We are looking forward to welcoming young people (aged 12-17 years) to induction sessions soon. More information will be available soon about parent/guardian permission and supervision requirements to support young people's participation in the makerspace.

There is no cost to attend makerspace workshops or events, or to book the makerspace equipment.

For inductions and workshops, all materials are provided by the library.

For individual maker sessions, refer to the information below for advice on what you need to bring.

Sewing

Each sewing machine comes with a sewing kit of basic supplies that you can use during your maker session. These kits contain:

• sewing and embroidery scissors
• measuring tape
• chalk
• black and white thread
• sewing clips and pins
• seam ripper
• additional footers for the sewing machines.

The overlockers are permanently threaded with black and white thread. These are not to be changed by makerspace users.

You will need to bring your own:

• fabric
• coloured thread for the sewing machine
• accessories such as zips, buttons, elastic
• patterns (we recommend pre-cutting your patterns at home).

Laser cutting

You will need to bring your own:

• materials to use in the laser cutter (refer to the list of approved materials below)
• a USB or portable hard drive to save your work.

You may only use the following approved materials in the laser cutter, and you must show these materials to staff before commencing your session:

• black acrylic (5 millimetres)
• plywood
• MDF.

For important safety reasons, no materials other than those listed can be used in the laser cutter.

Scan and cut machines

You will need to bring your own:

• materials to use in the cutting machines
• a USB containing the design template you wish to cut (or you can use of the pre-set designs in the machine).

Surface Pro laptops and Wacom tablets

You will need to bring your own:

• USB or portable hard drive to save your work.