Maker Lab

Join us for the Summer Series of Maker Lab sessions!

Maker Lab sessions are open to everyone over the school holidays*. Come down and check out the space and the equipment, meet other creators and share ideas!

What is Maker Lab?

Maker Lab will be an open session where you can book equipment or just come work and connect in the space! Most equipment will be available. We are still setting up our membership and booking platform. So for these sessions, if you would like to book something in particular please include that in the notes of your ticket and the times you will need it. We're still ironing out the details of the space and we want your ideas and feedback. It's your space to make-it!

Equipment Resources Include:

• Computers, Monitors 🟢
• Podcast & Streaming Kits 🟢
• Electronic Kits 🟢
• Midi Keyboard 🟢
• Cricut🟢
• RasberryPi 🟢
• Electronic workbench 🟡
• 3D Printers 🟡
• Sewing Machines & Overlockers 🟡
• CNC Machine 🔴
• Laser Cutter 🔴
• Workshop Bench 🔴
  
  

Equipment Usage and Safety

We classify our tools into three levels based on the potential risk to people and property:

• 🟢 Low Risk: Self-assess your competency and use if comfortable. Ask for help if needed. Stay vigilant about safety.

• 🟡 Medium Risk: Requires a short induction or demonstration of safe use.

• 🔴 High Risk: Requires an induction before use. Only authorized personnel can train on these tools. The Cutting room with high-risk tools will be locked when no authorized person is present.
  
  During our summer series of Maker Lab, we will only be allowing people with proven experience to use the red rated machines, as we are currently building out our inductions for these. If you would like to try use the machines for a project and a staff member with training is available, you are able to provide the files to the staff member to do the cutting/engraving for you.

Consumables

Please bring your own consumables. A list of compatible consumables for each piece of equipment can be found in the FAQ document.

We will have a limited amount of consumables on hand. Please talk to the staff member about the project you are doing and which consumables you might need. We ask that if you are using materials from the Make-It space that the project is kept here as an example of the types of projects that can be made here.

Membership*

As we are currently setting up our membership platform, you will be required to fill out forms and have a brief induction to the space upon arrival. Please allow 15 minutes at the start of your visit for this. To become a member, you will need to:

• Be 14 years or older. If you are under 16, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the consent form on your first visit.
• Provide photo ID.
• Agree to the Make-It Space Terms of Use
• Agree to the Make-It Space Code of Conduct

Location

Mick Bennett Make-It Space, Shire of Dardanup 1 Council Dr, Eaton WA 6232.
Access to the space is located on the exterior of the building, facing the Eaton Skatepark.

For enquiries, email: make-it-space@dardanup.wa.gov.au
Click HERE for full FAQ list