Overview
Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with cutting edge digital technology. Our Makerspaces bring people together to use technology in hands-on displays of exploration, innovation and education.
Our Makerspace offers ‘Book-a-Champion’ sessions to teach the basics of 3D printing and modelling. Rotating challenges and programs will also be featured within the Makerspace for library members to participate and create fun designs with the assistance of the Makerspace staff.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 2pm)
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 12.30pm – 2.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 12.30pm)
Please be advised closure times may vary due to Bookable Champion Sessions
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 2pm)
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 12.00pm, 12.30pm – 3.00pm (Closed between 12pm and 12.30pm)
Please be advised closure times may vary due to Bookable Champion Sessions
Rosewood Makerspace is open during library opening hours.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Technology
Virtual Reality
A mixed reality live stream of the Virtual Reality experience lets people watch the user interact with the Virtual World.
Age Restriction: 10+
3D Printing
Bring virtual creations into the real world with one of the library’s 3D printers. This is a perfect way to build product prototypes or make figurines and toys.
Fractal Workstations
Introducing our new ‘Fractal’ PCs, perfect for 3D modelling, coding, and audio/video editing.
Key Features:
– 3D Modelling & Scanning
– Coding Developer Software
– Audio & Video Editing
– Edutainment Games
Brother Scan N Cut
The Brother Scan N Cut is a cutting machine that can cut designs out of paper, fabric, vinyl and various other materials.
VinciBot Arena
Explore the power of VinciBots in our Makerspace. Perfect for all skill-levels of coding. See Makerspace staff for in-house challenges to test your prowess!
Procreate
Procreate is a digital art software for Apple devices and is used by anyone from amateur artists to industry professionals! You can use Procreate to draw, paint, sketch, write, animate, or just play around.
A mixed reality live stream of the Virtual Reality experience lets people watch the user interact with the Virtual World.
Age Restriction: 10+
Bring virtual creations into the real world with one of the library’s 3D printers. This is a perfect way to build product prototypes or make figurines and toys.
Introducing our new ‘Fractal’ PCs, perfect for 3D modelling, coding, and audio/video editing.
Key Features:
– 3D Modelling & Scanning
– Coding Developer Software
– Audio & Video Editing
– Edutainment Games
The Brother Scan N Cut is a cutting machine that can cut designs out of paper, fabric, vinyl and various other materials.
Explore the power of VinciBots in our Makerspace. Perfect for all skill-levels of coding. See Makerspace staff for in-house challenges to test your prowess!
Procreate is a digital art software for Apple devices and is used by anyone from amateur artists to industry professionals! You can use Procreate to draw, paint, sketch, write, animate, or just play around.
Services
Book a Champion
Book a session with a Makerspace Champion to get an introduction to the world of 3D printing and modelling! Learn how to make the most of the Makerspace resources in our bookable sessions!
Ask-a-Champion
Want to find more about 3D Printing or just have a general question or comment about the Makerspaces? Fill out this form and a Makerspace Champion will get in contact with you.
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Makerspace Challenges
Try something new and challenge yourself with 3D modelling, papercraft and unplugged challenges in the Makerspaces.
Accept the current challenge and make your creation, master a past challenge or conquer them all!
3D Print Gallery
Explore a range of 3D Prints that are available for printing.
Makerspace Bookshelf
Check out the guides created by our very own Makerspace Champions!
Book a session with a Makerspace Champion to get an introduction to the world of 3D printing and modelling! Learn how to make the most of the Makerspace resources in our bookable sessions!
Want to find more about 3D Printing or just have a general question or comment about the Makerspaces? Fill out this form and a Makerspace Champion will get in contact with you.
Try something new and challenge yourself with 3D modelling, papercraft and unplugged challenges in the Makerspaces.
Accept the current challenge and make your creation, master a past challenge or conquer them all!
Explore a range of 3D Prints that are available for printing.
Check out the guides created by our very own Makerspace Champions!