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Makerspace Mastery

Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting your journey of exploration, these personalised one-on-one sessions with our passionate staff are designed to help you discover and understand the tools and techniques you need to bring your ideas to life.  

Please note that while we encourage research, experimentation and creativity, the Makerspace is intended for educational purposes and is not a manufacturing or 3D print ordering service.  

Topics

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    Dive into the limitless world of 3D design with Tinkercad!

    Release your creativity and explore the fundamentals of 3D modelling and design with the free Autodesk software, Tinkercad! Transform basic “primitive” shapes into inspired objects as you explore the intuitive, user-friendly interface. Manipulate and transform shapes to bring your designs and projects to life. As a beginner designer, Tinkercad is your gateway to endless creative possibilities.

    Skill Level: Beginner

    Recommended for ages 12 years +

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    Explore the possibilities of manufacturing with 3D Printing!

    Learn to configure a 3D design in the Bambu Studio Slicer software and watch your ideas become reality with the cutting-edge Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D Printer! Discover the rewarding workflow of 3D Printing, covering the fundamentals and everything you need to kickstart your journey into 3D prototyping and design. Plus, library members can select and print a design from our 3D Print Gallery as a keepsake.

    Skill Level: Beginner

    Recommended for ages 12 years +

    Click the button below to access our 3D Print Gallery.

    3D Print Gallery

Sessions and Locations

Makerspace Mastery sessions are held at the Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Howard libraries with varying availability per location. Each session is 45 minutes long with three (3) sessions available on the days indicated below. 

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    Days:
    Tuesdays Weekly and Thursdays Fortnightly
    Bookable 2 weeks in advance
     
    Times:
    • 9.30am - 10.15am 
    • 11.00am - 11.45am 
    • 3.30pm - 4.15pm 
     
    Topics available:
    • 3D Modelling with Tinkercad
    • 3D Printing with Bambu Studio 

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    Days:
    Thursdays Fortnightly
    Bookable 3 weeks in advance 
     
    Times:
    9.30am - 10.15am 
    11.00am - 11.45am 
    3.30pm - 4.15pm 
     
    Topics available:
    • 3D Modelling with Tinkercad
    • 3D Printing with Bambu Studio

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    Days:
    Wednesdays Monthly
    Bookable 5 weeks in advance 
     
    Times:
    9.30am - 10.15am 
    11.00am - 11.45am 
    3.30pm - 4.15pm 
     
    Topics available:
    • 3D Modelling with Tinkercad
    • 3D Printing with Bambu Studio

See the booking calendar on the booking page for specific dates and current availabilities.

Requirements 

Attendees must be members of Fraser Coast Libraries and must be at least 12 years of age, or accompanied by their parent or guardian for the entirety of the session.

Attendees must possess basic computer literacy skills including: 

  • Operation of a keyboard and mouse 

  • Navigating the internet using a web browser 

  • Basic computer file management (saving and opening files) 

If you would like to attend a Makerspace Mastery session but do not possess the required digital literacy skills, we suggest first attending one of our Tech Help sessions to develop these skills. Bookings can be made through the Technology Tutorials page. Limited bookings available.  

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