Makerspace Challenges Landing Page

Design your own Balloon Powered Car! Use Tinkercad to make your creation with the assistance of the Makerspace staff!

Time to get your hands dirty! Using the Augmented Reality Sandbox at either the Ipswich Central or Springfield Central Library, create a scene with the sand and the items found in the box.

Head to either the Ipswich Central or Springfield Central Makerspaces and use the HP Sprouts to create our own Christmas themed digital art. 

Come show us your skills in rhythm and coordination, and fight your way to the top of the leaderboard.

Learn how to manipulate shapes in virtual space to create unique 3D Environments in the October Makerspace Challenge.

To kickstart the Ipswich Libraries Makerspace Challenges we are giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and prove yourself as the ultimate Beat Saber Champion!

VR is back, and so are its challenges! Get the highest score to claim the Maker Space Pirate Trainer Challenge 3D Printed Trophy! See a Makerspace Officer to verify your entry.

Explore the wonders of Digital Art in the Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces with the July Makerspace Challenge! 

This month, you can choose from 5 different challenges to try your hand in, or attempt them all if you are feeling competitive.

Learn how to manipulate shapes in virtual space to create unique 3D models in the 3D Modelling Challenge.

We challenge you to use your isolation creativity to design something that can help people, the environment or simply assist with anything you’re passionate about. 

Bored at home?  We challenge you to design the ultimate toy to play with while you stay at home.

We challenge you to design something that can help people navigate the world without having to touch contaminated surfaces.

We challenge you to use your design and engineering skills to create a roller coaster that is strong enough to hold a marble. Don’t have a marble? You can also use a tennis ball, golf ball or if you’re feeling adventurous, a basketball! 

We challenge you to create a Stop Motion movie! It can be as long or short as you want, and can be about absolutely anything. The characters or moving elements in your movie can be done with clay, toys, people or anything else you can think of.

Visit the Makerspace and showcase your Lego designing abilities! In our Lego Digital Designer, build a plane, car, house, or boat for a chance to win a 3D Print voucher. 

Visit one of the Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces, ‘hop’ onto one of our HP Sprouts, and edit the “Bunny” model in Meshmixer to create your own unique creature.

Visit one of the Ipswich Library Makerspaces, jump onto a HP Sprout or the Virtual Reality system to begin creating your very own monster.

Visit one of the Ipswich Library Makerspaces, jump onto a HP Sprout or the Virtual Reality system to begin painting your portrait.

This project will allow you to design and 3D print your very own bookmark using Tinkercad.

Get your creative juices flowing and design a glorious crown in the Makerspace Create a Crown Challenge!

Get Tinkering this month by creating a new home for Henrietta the Hermit Crab in Tinkercad!
Speak to the Makerspace Team for more details.

Create an artwork showing your holiday plans in the Makerspace Holiday Snapshot Challenge!

Get Tinkering this month by creating your very own decoration to hang on your tree or use as a gift tag!
Speak to the Makerspace Team for more details.

Get Tinkering this month by creating a bag tag to personalise your bag!
Speak to the Makerspace Team for more details.

Use your imagination to draw up a sea monster that would rule the ocean in our Makerspace Sea Monster Challenge!

Draw a colourful Autumn Leaf to fall off our virtual tree in our Makerspace Autumn Leaf Challenge!

Create a flower for the Makerspace flower bed on our TVs and projections.

Personalize your own Christmas ornament with Tinkercad and we will 3D print it!

Get ready for the Back to School season by creating your own bag tag!

Design your very own Cosmic Creation! Once you are happy with your creation, the Makerspace Officer will help you take it into space so everyone can see on our displays! The most epic and creative designs will win a 3D Print Voucher!

Ever wanted to design your own board game piece? Design one for any of your favorite games like Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, Chess or your own personal favorite. Once you are happy with your creation, the Makerspace Officer will help you bring it to reality!

Design your own creative cutout by drawing on Tinkercad, ArtRage or regular paper! Desgin it with us and create a 3D model and we will 3D print it!