Makerspace

The Makerspace at Riverton Library is Reopening on Saturday 30 August 2025!

The Makerspace is your community hub for creativity, innovation and hands-on making. Whether you’re into crafting, prototyping, designing, or just trying something new – we’ve got the tools, space, and support to bring your ideas to life.

From sewing and laser cutting to 3D printing and vinyl cutting, our equipment is free to use for library members. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the Makerspace is here to help you learn, experiment and create.

Opening hours

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 10am to 6pm
• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – 10am to 4pm
• Sunday – Closed

Equipment available

• Sewing Machines and Overlocker
• Emblaser Pro Laser Cutter*
• 2 x Creality 3D Printers*
• Cricut Maker 3 Cutting Machine
• General crafting material
• Engraver

Please read full terms and conditions of use.

*Most equipment is available on a drop-in basis, but the laser cutter and 3D printers require an induction to be completed before use. Bookings for inductions will be available on Eventbrite.

Who can use it?

The Makerspace is free to use for all library members aged 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Get ready to make!

No experience? No worries! We’ll be running workshops, demos and skill-building sessions to help you get started.

Stay tuned for:

• Crafting and sewing workshops
• Intro to Laser cutting
• Intro to 3D printing sessions
• Cricut creative projects and vinyl design demos

Useful online resources

• Thingiverse – Thingiverse is a website dedicated to the sharing of user-created digital design files. Provides primarily free, open-source hardware designs licensed under the GNU General Public License or Creative Commons licenses. Download files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC.
• Tinkercad – Tinkercad is a free-of-charge, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser. Features easy to follow tutorials to get started with 3D design.
• Emblaser 2 and LightBurn Tutorials – tutorials on using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter and engraver, and LightBurn software.

Cricut Maker 3

The Cricut Maker 3 is an electronic cutting machine that allows users to cut a variety of materials, including paper, vinyl, cardstock and leather. The Cricut machine works with the software called Design Space to help you create.

Projects the Cricut can be used for include but are not limited to:

• card making
• wall / window decal
• scrapbooking
• label making
• sewing projects

Cricut accessories currently available

• Fine point blade
• Deep cut blade
• Rotary Blade
• Foil transfer tip
• Scoring Stylus
• Pens
• Mats of every grip strength
• Cricut Essential tools kit
• 2x2 Cricut card mat
• EasyPress 3 + Cricut easy press mat

Materials

Please bring your own materials to use when making your project on the Cricut.

There will be limited consumables for sale during our opening phase:

• Removable vinyl: $2 (30cm x 30cm) assorted colours
• Transfer tape: $2 (30cm x 30cm)
• Heat transfer Vinyl: $2 (30 x30)
• Limit: One of each per customer
• Eftpos payments only

Looking for tips and inspiration? Check out the following: