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25.01.2022 Say hello to our incredible partners and panelists for our 2020 Maker’s Conference, Angela D’alton and Renée Baker from D'alton Baker Productions https://daltonbaker.com.au/ ! These two absolute powerhouses in the sustainable maker and design community of Australia have helped us put together a special weekend full of events for the up-and-coming maker. D’alton Baker Productions provide mentoring and other services such as design services and events to support the independent... art and design industry in Australia. This duo is seriously endlessly talented with more experience in this industry than I can summarise Angela (pictured left), with over 25 years of experience, launched her website https://buff.ly/3h7nYVJ in 2007 - a webstore and blog dedicated to Australian makers. From there, she became the Community Manager in charge of Seller Education at Etsy. With much success at Leeloo and Etsy, Angela proceeded to arrange many large scale events including Etsy Success Sydney (featured in VIVID Sydney 2012) and work with events businesses including Garage Sale Trail and The Finders Keepers. Angela has been featured in or interviewed by many huge names (see our full panelist bios on our website). Renée (pictured right) has spent over 10 years getting to know the maker and design industry. Having built the social media presence for Etsy Australia and Koskela, whilst making The Finders Keepers social media following what it is today, Renée as an artist and maker herself empathises with the small creative businesses, and knows what it takes to be a success in this field. Renée’s illustrations and design work have been published in big magazines as well as in designs across Sydney (more details on our website). This is just a glimpse into all the knowledge that these two hold - we cannot wait for them to share what they know with us! They will be featured as panelists on both Saturday, and Sunday (October 10th & 11th) - if you would like to hear more about and from this talented duo, head to our website and grab your ticket! https://buff.ly/2ZhE8pa #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney#sydneycraft#makersmovement

24.01.2022 Who is MakerSpace & Co.? I'm sure those using MakerSpace & Co. are familiar with a few of the faces around the place. We have Nadine Sharpe, our Education Program Manager, who looks after all our classes and Kim Ligers, Building and Memberships Manager, who is responsible for the tenancies, workshops, buildings and people who use the space as tenants and members. Then we have Remy, our Ceramics Manager, who is responsible for the running of our popular ceramics studio and ...Sean, who is our new wood, metal and digital workshop manager. We also have Zoey (hi!), who handles our social media and runs some classes. As well as this, as a Not for Profit, we have the governing structure, which currently consists of Kris Spann, our previous CEO, and Bruce Jefferies, one of the original founders of MakerSpace & Co. We all feel strongly that MakerSpace & Co. is an important resource for the Inner West creative community. We provide a unique opportunity for makers to explore their passions and ideas. Our facilities are well managed, affordable and accessible to people with little or no previous experience, all the way to those who are experts in their trade. We provide access to tools and equipment that can otherwise be out of reach to small makers. We are a community of likeminded individuals who feel passionate about making this work, and love the fact that we have been able to grow a community of makers through our tenants, members and students over the last 5 years. During the 2020 Makers Conference we will be providing a tour of our facilities, so you can see just what we are all about. You never know, you may find your place at MakerSpace & Co! #australiandesigncentre #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity #innerwestcouncil #sydneycraftweek #makerspaceandco #makerspace

24.01.2022 Sydney Craft Week is coming to Makerspace & Co! We have been hard at work transforming this space into an incredible zone for our 2020 Maker's Conference. We have collaborated with @sydneycraftweek, @theinnerwestcouncil and @daltonbakerproductions to bring all you makers and makers-to-be a weekend full of tips and tricks to get your business or side-hustle up-and-running in a sustainable, authentic way that supports your voice as an individual A quote from the folks at Syd...ney Craft Week sums up what this awesome week is all about, "Sydney Craft Week is about celebrating creativity and the handmade in all its forms. This festival creates the opportunity for the whole community to engage with craft, experience the benefits of making, and purchase local handmade work." So whether you're a maker or not, come find out what its like to be immersed in crafty, creative existence - we can assure you that there really is something for everyone! Our Maker's Conference will showcase some of the challenges of what its like to be a maker, and we will be getting answers to some of these tough questions from some of the best folks in the industryWe will also be giving away goodies and selling handmade wares from our makers We love putting on events like these so we can connect with the community in creative ways! Speaking of having to get creative, we will be accomodating those at home with an option to livestream the event! Just head to our website (or the links in our bio) and book your tickets to each event under classes. We can't wait for Sydney Craft Week to begin... Stop waiting and start creating! https://www.makerspace.org.au/classes https://www.sydneycraftweek.com/ #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity #makerspace #makerspaceandco #innerwestcouncil #sydneycraftweek

23.01.2022 We have only one week until our 2020 Maker’s Conference and we are so flippin excited!!! A few updates for the conference - We have SOLD OUT of tickets for the Creative Community Q&A Panel and the How to Create a Maker Business talk, however you can still still purchase the Maker Conference Bundle to attend both days of the conference and both of these talks. We still have a few tickets left for Building a Creative Brand on Saturday the 10th and for the Selling Hand...made Masterclass and Smartphone Product Photography Masterclass on Sunday the 11th. On Saturday and Sunday, for those who attend Building a Creative Brand, or Selling Handmade Masterclass, you will automatically be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a LUCKY DOOR PRIZE ! Prizes include: One FREE two-hour PRIVATE CLASS in our ceramics, wood, or digital departments One Free Laser Cut Your LOGO session A special surprise creation from one of our amazing panelists Additionally, we are very happy to announce that bookings are now available to LIVESTREAM the event! Tune in to all the lovely maker tips and tricks all weekend long from the comfort of your own home! We have been working so hard to put on a stellar weekend for all you makers and makers-to-be ! We absolutely can’t wait - if you’re just as excited as we are, and you want to be apart of this very special weekend, head to our website or see the links in our bio to book your tickets for both in person or online events. #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity #makerspace #makerspaceandco #innerwestcouncil #sydneycraftweek

22.01.2022 2020 MAKERS CONFERENCE - SELLING HANDMADE So you’ve made something beautiful, now what do you do? How do you get your handmade product out there for everyone to see? What is the best way to sell your product? And what price do you sell them at? So many questions about how to sell your piece of beauty in 2020! Not every sales method suits every maker. There are many variables, so it can be challenging to decide what fits your creative business. Lucky for you MakerSp...ace & Co. has gathered together a range of successful local makers to talk about selling your handcrafted product. This includes the fabulous Nikita Majajas from jewellery brand Doodad and Fandango ! Nikita has built a very strong brand presence via instagram, and is happy to talk strategy with you. In this seminar you’ll learn about what works, how do you do it well, what are the common mistakes people make, and what is right for you? How do you choose between Instagram, retail, wholesale, or even design markets? And how do you put together an effective market application? You’ll hear from D'alton Baker on that one! Did I also mention that our makers will have some of their creations for sale at our pop up shop all weekend long? So you will get to see first hand how items are displayed and sold at a market type setting - and maybe pick up a unique handmade object made by some of the talented folks at Makerspace & Co. You will be guaranteed to come out of this session with a fresh perspective on selling handmade products, as well as ideas on what you can do to boost sales in your own business - this talk will take place at our 2020 Makers Conference on Sunday Oct. 11th. Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3mQCa9K ! Tickets are limited to keep the event #covidsafe #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity #makerspace #makerspaceandco #innerwestcouncil #sydneycraftweek

20.01.2022 Check out these STUNNING polymer clay earrings from our incredibly talented education manager Nadine, http://www.ownsweettime.com.au/ ! In this upcoming Wine & Design: Polymer Clay Earrings - you will learn how to create your own stunning pairs of earrings using a huge variety of shapes, colours, techniques, and finishes - the amount of combinations / creative choices you can make are truly endless! We will provide you with all the materials, tools, expertise and wine you cou...ld possibly need, all you need to do is bring yourself, your creativity and maybe a friend or two This class is perfect for beginners and those wanting to continue their practice at home... Join us for this one off workshop on Friday, Oct. 2nd at 6 p.m. - Tickets are going fast, secure your spot from the following link: https://buff.ly/2BBbIOv #makerspaceandco #makerspace #makersgonnamake #wineanddesign #sydneyworkshops #workshopssydney #wovenwallhangings #polymerclayearrings #polymerclay #clayearringsworkshop #createwithus #neverstopcreating #whatareyougonnamaketoday

20.01.2022 Want to learn how to take incredible stand-out photos of your handmade creations? Look no further than our 2020 Maker's Conference Pictured above is one of our very talented ceramics member's work and photography skills, Stephanie Phillips Ceramics Taking good photographs of handmade products is something that all artists struggle with at one point or another. Good photos are a fundamental key to success; the better the photograph, the stronger your brand will be percei...ved, which does impact on how your creations sell. It’s as simple as that. But how do you master the art of product photography? Let MakerSpace & Co help you with this. We are going to take you through a practical, hands-on class, focusing on how to get the best out of the resources you have available, whether it be a smart phone or a digital camera. We are so excited to have professional photographer Sharon Hickey as a part of our 2020 Makers Conference. Your endlessly talented instructor Sharon will show you everything you need to know with over 20 years of professional photography experience in corporate, media, event, editorial, travel, and promotional settings. Sharon photographs for major Sydney events, campaigns and more with clients from the University of Sydney, national organisations, and national magazines. With all of her experience, Sharon will truly let you in on everything you need to know to get your products looking photo ready ! There are limited numbers available for this class, which is being offered at a special discounted price in conjunction with the MakerSpace & Co. Maker Conference. So don’t delay, get your tickets today! #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity

19.01.2022 We are so excited to introduce 2020 Maker’s Conference panelist and keynote speaker - Lisa Cahill! Lisa Cahill leads the team at Australian Design Centre as CEO and Artistic Director where she is busy curating an annual program of up to 20 exhibitions, events, a retail space and a national touring program. In 2016 when she took on this role and started to think about what Sydney needed to support our burgeoning craft scene Sydney Craft Week was born. Now in its fourth year... the Festival has grown from strength to strength with an annual program of over 100 events across Greater Sydney and beyond. Lisa is passionate about supporting creative practitioners and finding the interesting intersections between art, craft and design - "We want to show people that there are all sorts of opportunities to learn new making skills and develop their own practice. - Lisa Cahill. Lisa believes in everyone’s capacity to create and make through a variety of mediums and methods - we can’t wait to hear what she has to share with all of us Lisa will be sharing some of her extensive knowledge with us as a Creative Community Panel Q & A panelist and will be contributing so much valuable information to our Maker’s Conference. A number of talks throughout the weekend (October 10th & 11th) will be free, but you must book your ticket online to secure your spot! https://buff.ly/2ZhE8pa #australiandesigncentre #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity #innerwestcouncil #sydneycraftweek #makerspaceandco #makerspace

19.01.2022 Are they cakes or ceramics?? Transferring Jayanto's @jayanto_art delicious ceramic treats into the kiln Fancy a play with clay? Our workshop has regularly occurring one off classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays On Wednesday we have "Hump Day Ceramics Throwing Class" - Get a chance to try out the wheel and throw a couple pieces that will then be glazed, fired, and ready for pickup. https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036611-hump-day-ce... On Thursday we have "Ceramics Open Studio" - Bring in any ceramics project of your choice or take this 3 hours as an opportunity to practice, explore, and experiment - with the help of one of our expert teachers of course! https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1034004-ceramics-op #makerspaceandco #makerspace #sydneyworkshop #makersgonnamake #sydneyceramics #ceramics #wheelthrowing #sydneyworkshops #ceramichandbuilding #sydneycraftclass #handbuilding #neverstopcreating #diy #sydneyceramicsclass

19.01.2022 Say hello to 2020 Maker Conference panelist and @makerspaceandco tenant Oliver @oliverthrosby ! Oliver is the incredible maker behind his business that designs, fabricates, and sells handmade timber furniture and leather goods Creativity runs rich in Oliver’s family. He was taught leather craft by his Grandmother and woodwork by his Father so he was pre-destined to work with his hands as a maker with both wood and leather as his core mediums. With over a decade of comm...ercial furniture production, Oliver’s own style is definitive. Using hand tools coupled with modern tools, Oliver creates furniture which is both beautiful and current, while being made to last generations, going against the grain of disposable modern culture, expressing his core desire for each unique piece to be used and loved. Oliver takes a sustainable approach, finding unique pieces of timber and leather, some of which are reclaimed and repurposed. Our workshop also prioritises non toxic finishes and maintains a low impact on the environment - something that Oliver passionately supports. Oliver’s experience and commitment to his passions have propelled him forward on his path - if you would like to know more about Oliver’s journey - join us on October 10th for our Creative Community Panel Q & A - this is a FREE event but bookings are essential so we can remain #covidsafe - we hope to see you there! https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036485-maker-confe #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity

18.01.2022 Incredible work from our last "Wine & Design: Jewellery from Found Objects" can you believe that all of these gorgeous pieces were created from up-cycled materials?! Our jewellery guru, Nadine Sharpe, will be bringing us another incredible "Wine & Design: Jewellery from Found Objects" session on Friday, December 11th at 6 pm. This class will give you so many ideas and hands on experience for ways to create and construct a wide variety of jewellery items from recycled and ...up-cycled materials. All materials are included (even the wine ) and this class is suitable for everyone! Come and relax with a glass of wine and let your creativity take over! You'll go home with several finished pieces, as well as the skills and inspiration to explore your environment for objects to keep on creating beautiful things Book your spot: https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036752-wine-and-de #makerspaceandco #makerspace #makersgonnamake #Sydneyworkshop #workshopsydney #whatsonsydney #sydneycraftweek #sydneyworkshops #sydneyceramics #jewelleryworkshop #jewellerysydney #recycling #upcycling #wineanddesignworkshop #designclasses #neverstopcreating #recycledobjectsworkshop

15.01.2022 Socially Plastic is up to some incredible things in our workshop and in our community! Turn plastic waste into something useful (or not - we’re talking about cool recycled multicoloured trinkets) - now more than ever, we need to support our earth, and @sociallyplastic & @localloop.aus are doing their part by setting up recycled plastics in the circular economy. Meaning - instead of using something once and throwing it away, the materials are processed and reused to make somet...hing new! @sociallyplastic & @localloop.aus collect plastics, process them and help members of the community to make and design a huge variety recycled plastic products. If you want to learn more about the incredible folks from Socially Plastic through hands on experience, join us for our next available workshop next Thursday, Sept. 24th at 6 p.m. - links to book our in our bio. This class is also available every Thursday but numbers are limited to 3 to give you lots of hands-on experience with the machinery and making. Check out sociallyplastic.com for more information about their operation!

13.01.2022 Process video of adding in fluffy bits to this weaving! Learn how to conquer the loom, and create beautiful textured wall hangings yourself - On Friday evening, November 20th we will be having our Wine & Design: Woven Wall Hangings class. Join us for a night of relaxation, a bit of wine, and learn how to paint with fibres For this workshop, we use recycled materials and make our looms in house - which are affordably available for purchase so you can continue your work at home To Book: https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1034698-wine-and-de #makerspaceandco #makerspace #sydneyworkshops #sydneytextiles #textileworkshop #weavingworkshop #wallhangings #sydneyworkhop #sydneyworkshops #makersgonnamake #diy

12.01.2022 Meet Mr. Universal - our smooth cutting laser machine You can get to know Mr. Universal even better by booking an induction and booking a time in to utilise the machine - Here are the specs: 900mm X 600mm Universal Laser Systems ILS Platform Series. Laser cutter and etcher. Suitable materials up to 6mm ply and Acrylic. Supports Illustrator and Rhino design software. If you or someone you know has a project they're working on, but no space or machinery to complete it - we mo...st likely have what you need! From woodwork, metalwork, digital design, to ceramics - you can book in time at our workshop in ways that suit your schedule. Whether that be a one off use, a casual access membership, or a full time membership - we've got you covered Tis' the season to be creating ! Head to our website makerspace.org.au for more info on our machinery and space, or book a tour to see if our workshop is right for you!

12.01.2022 NEW CLASS ALERT We're bringing you... Wine & Design: Ceramics & Soy Wax Candle Making Over two x two hour classes, you will construct and glaze two hand-built vessels (no use of pottery wheel), and learn how to pour wax and place the wooden wick into your finished vessels. You will also be taking home some soy wax melts to use in a wax melt burner. These beautiful little non-toxic, reusable candles will make the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one! If y...ou didn't already know, our Wine & Design classes supply you with all the materials and expertise needed (including wine for some creative encouragement ) All you need to do is bring yourself and your enthusiasm - we're so excited to fire it up with this new class, we hope to see you there! This 2 part course will start Friday, Oct. 9th at 6 p.m. - booking link: https://buff.ly/3mtglgh #makerspaceandco #makerspace #sydneyworkshop #makersgonnamake #sydneyceramics #ceramics #candlemaking #soywax #ceramichandbuilding #sydneycraftclass #homemadecandles #handbuilding #neverstopcreating #diy #sydneyceramicclass

12.01.2022 Meet our fabulous 2020 Maker's Conference panelist, Nikita! Nikita Margarita is the powerhouse behind jewellery label Doodad+Fandango. D+F is the plastique fantastique jewel in the Australian wearable art crown, creating distinctive, colour-pop statement pieces that adorn creatives, kooks and couture-lovers across the globe. Designer and jeweller Nikita Majajas has been exploring renegade aesthetics since the 90’s as a fashion designer, shoe-maker and costume stylist sp...ecialising in outrageous self-expression, explosive colour and highly playful forms. Defying fast fashion, D+F pays homage to the bakelite and celluloid costume jewellery of the 1930s and 50s, when glamour was about quality not quantity. Made-to-order using only collector’s-grade materials (locally sourced where possible), each piece is sintered and meticulously inlaid by hand in Nikita’s Sydney-based studio. They’re designed and destined to become a treasured family heirloom, just like your Nan’s bakelite. D+F has collaborated on special projects with Romance Was Born, Gorman, Google, Zimmerman, Camille Walala and Lynnie Z and is collected by creative influencers such as Boy George, Kelly Osbourne, Katherine Sabbath, Tess Holiday, Penelope Gwen and countless others who straddle the blurry lines between art, fashion and activism. Nikita will be presenting on Sunday at our 2020 Makers Conference - select the bundle option when grabbing your tickets to ensure you don't miss any of Nikita's magical tips and tricks! The conference will be on October 10th and 11th - Links to book: https://www.makerspace.org.au/makers-conference-2020 #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity

12.01.2022 There is one thing that conference organiser, Nadine Sharpe, has learnt as a maker, and that we all are asking the same questions. The struggle is real. How do we fit time to make around our busy lives, how do we know if our product is good enough, how do we make ourselves known, how do we look, what do people think about us, where do we sell our product and how do we know when this could be a thing? These are just a few of the questions we ask ourselves lying in bed at nig...ht. At MakerSpace & Co., we are lucky because we are part of an amazing makers community. We hear our members comparing notes and asking these lofty questions all the time. But if you are just starting out, or don't have that network of creatives around you, it can be a lonely journey. This is why the Makers Conference was born. To bring all types of small makers together, regardless of where they are at in their creative journey. It is so inspiring to hear from other makers and to just hang out with creative people. We want to inspire, inform and spark joy amoung our maker community, so we hope to see you there! #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity

10.01.2022 Repost from the wonderful Sara from Silvester Art - "The finished hand vase - every now and again a glaze will come out of the kiln exceeding expectation and looking amazing. Absolutely love this finish, stoneware-33-ilmenite clay with a white satin glaze" We absolutely love seeing all the gorgeous and wonderfully unique creations from our members Has the ceramics curiosity caught you? Well you're in luck - we have a range of classes available to end your year on a creat...ive note (and maybe even make a few christmas presents ) We have an intro course starting this Sunday (Nov. 22nd) that will run for four weeks - Grab your spot if you want to get your hands messy and learn a fantastic new skill This is the LAST intro course with spots available until next year, so if you've been thinking about this course - now's your chance! Booking links and other ceramics classes can be found on our website - makerspace.org.au #ceramics #ceramicsclass #ceramicsguru #ceramicssydney #innerwestceramics #marrickville #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #potteryclasssydney #throwclasssydney #create #christmasgiftidea #shoplocal #supportlocal #sydneyceramics #sydneyworkshops #sydneycraftclass #makerspaceandco #makerspace

08.01.2022 Workshop ground level views Check out our website to see a full list of digital, metal, woodworking, and ceramics machinery available at our workshop, or head in for a tour to see if our space is right for you If you're interested in dabbling in woodwork we have a few courses coming up this month: ... Thursday 19th of NOV - BYO Project Woodworking https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1032362-byo-project Saturday 21st of NOV - Intro to Woodwork Machinery - 5 Board Bench https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1031295-intro-to-wo #MakersGonnaMake #SydneyDesign #InnerWestSydney #Marrickville #MakerSpaceAndCo #MakeWithUs #SydneyCreatives #SydneyWorkshops #Sydneywoodworkers #DIY #Makerspace #woodwork #sydneywoodwork #woodworkingcourse #sydneyworkshop #makerspace

07.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our studio tenant Alicia Zhao @studiozhao !!! Alicia will be exhibiting at May Space from the 11th until the 29th of November - with a special opening event tomorrow! Alicia's works are a marvel to witness in person, so if you happen to be in Sydney, head to May Space to see some of Alicia's incredible sculptures Alicia's work is less concerned with concept-based art, rather her practice is deeply rooted in process and an active engagement with ma...terials. Much of her creation is about relinquishing her control over the artwork and allowing it to unfold naturally giving rise to spontaneity. For Alicia, materials are not lifeless matter but contain an inner energy that she seeks to draw out. She feels compelled to create works, rather than creating from her own volition. For more details about this exhibition, head to mayspace.com.au

07.01.2022 Say hello to the incredible host and panelist of our Maker's Conference, Nadine Sharpe! http://www.ownsweettime.com.au/ Nadine has taken the long road to realise her passions, but that’s fine, because she’s right where she should be now, combining her passions of teaching and jewellery. With a background in HR and Training, it took a really shit job for Nadine to realise that she’d been trying to fit a square peg in a round hole and that the corporate world wasn’t for ...her. And so began her exploration of jewellery... Starting out making from bought components, the desire to make her own pieces led Nadine to explore a range of mediums, starting out with polymer clay, then moving on to resin, and ending up with metal. She was lucky enough to start teaching jewellery making in 2015, which saw her collaborating with a range of creative spaces in Sydney and beyond. Nadine loves nothing more than to help someone gain skills and confidence in their chosen creative pursuits. Sometimes it can take a simple tip to help someone fly, other times it can mean working closely with a creative to solve a problem and realise a vision. There is nothing more satisfying than helping someone achieve their vision. Nadine’s idea for the Maker’s Conference stemmed from her own challenges when establishing her creative practice, and from many conversations with fellow creatives. These challenges are universal when taking a hobby or passion and building it into a successful creative practice. How do you build your profile on social media, where do you sell your products, how to get into the big design markets or into retail, how to take professional photos that are going to get your products noticed. Her original idea was ‘wouldn’t it be great to run a Small Maker class that would answer all these questions’. And then suddenly, the Maker’s Conference was born! Nadine also wears the hat of Education Manager here at Makerspace & Co. She's seen countless of makers go through their journeys, and she can't wait to share with all of you all the important steps along the way!

06.01.2022 What are your biggest challenges as a maker? Speaking to our makers here at MakerSpace & Co., we sense that the most common challenges as a maker could be boiled down to the four C's. Creativity, Confidence, Customers and Cash Flow. Creativity - One of the challenges for a new maker is to find their niche, to be making a product that has their own personality injected in to it, that is different from other products in their market. Look at the successes in your market and y...Continue reading

06.01.2022 This is Alba, one of MakerSpace's textile teachers. Coming up on Friday is our Wine & Design Weaving class. If you love colour and want to add a bit of fun to your home, come and try the craft of weaving your own wall hanging. You'll get your own loom to take home, and all the skills you need so you can continue making. A woven textile wall hanging made by you would make a lovely Christmas gift! Plus, you get to do it with wine!!! Alba is an Amsterdam raised, Sydney based fashion and textile designer. After studying Fashion Design in Amsterdam, she has worked as a designer, stylist, costume and textiles designer, pattern tech and teacher. Over the last eighteen months she travelled around India and Nepal before landing in Sydney. Alba will be teaching several textile workshops suitable for all skill levels in the new year.

06.01.2022 Repost from our wonderful woodworking instructor Leon @leon.curtis ! Check out his instagram page for some serious woodwork and design inspiration Leon is a highly patient, experienced, and thoughtful teacher - see what student Gerrie had to say: "What an amazing course, many skills learnt with a variety of different machinery. A big thank you to Leon and looking forward doing more wood work courses with you. Thanks a million - Gerrie from Wollongong district :-)" Tha...nk you for the wonderful feedback Gerrie If you're interested in getting to know our woodworking machinery and learning from Leon, we have two beginner style courses coming up: Saturday, Dec 5th at 10 am - Intro to Woodwork Machinery: 5 Board Bench - learn how to cut and construct a multipurpose wooden bench https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1031295-intro-to-wo Tuesday, Dec 8th at 6 pm x 2 weeks - Woodwork Machinery: Cutting Board - learn how to create your own cutting board using more in depth woodworking techniques https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1031285-woodwork-ma #MakersGonnaMake #SydneyDesign #InnerWestSydney #Marrickville #MakerSpaceAndCo #MakeWithUs #SydneyCreatives #SydneyWorkshops #Sydneywoodworkers #DIY #Makerspace #woodwork #sydneywoodwork #woodworkingcourse #sydneyworkshop #makerspace

04.01.2022 Sooo this is how the team at @sociallyplastic are able to do all the awesome things that they do! When it comes to recycling plastic into a brand new object - there's so many things to take into consideration (type of plastic, residues, design options, moulds etc.) However, the team at @sociallyplastic has all the info you need to learn how shred, extrude, and make your recycled plastic objects with ease. Our new in-house recycled plastics lab ensures you have the space, mate...rials, and machinery to turn excess plastic waste into new and useful options (plant pot holders, coasters, trinkets + more). If you've never seen how gorgeous plastics look melted together, you're in for a first! Check out @sociallyplastic and @realpreciousplastic for some SERIOUS inspo - because saving the earth is a serious job but it doesn't mean we can't do it in style If you want to contribute to the sustainable maker movement, we have recycled plastics workshops available every Thursday at 6 p.m. - Numbers are limited to three to ensure you have lots of time with the machinery and with the socially plastic crew - Booking link can be found below along with socially plastic's website! https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1033843-recycled-pl https://www.sociallyplastic.com/about #makerspaceandco #makerspace #sociallyplastic #recycled #reduce #reuse #recycledplastics #recycledplasticcrafts #recycledplasticsworkshops #sydneysustainable #sydneyworkshops #whatsonsydney

03.01.2022 What does brand even MEAN? When you’re a maker or small business, it is easy to get caught up in the making and selling of your products without giving thought to your brand management. Here at Makerspace & Co. we have seen the importance of establishing a brand to communicate how we represent ourselves both online, and offline, as well as how each maker has a unique voice that must be communicated effectively in order to develop a successful creative practice or business. W...ithout a robust brand management strategy your business lacks an identity. That identity provides you with the ability to cohesively and clearly communicate to your customers, both repeat and new. If you would like to learn more about brand management, we have put together a seminar Building a Successful Brand with the help of D'alton Baker Productions (daltonbaker.com.au) as apart of our 2020 Makers Conference. Creative Business mentors, Angela D'alton and Renée Baker, from D’alton Baker Productions, are hosting this seminar on Building a Successful Brand in 2020. With professional experience that includes working with Etsy, FindersKeepers and Koskela among others, Renée & Angela are the experts when it comes to helping creative businesses develop successful brand management strategies. In this info-packed seminar, you’ll learn about how to identify your target market, why it’s important to develop your own voice, and how to position yourself in the market against your competitors. You will leave this seminar with a stack of information that will allow you to continually develop and grow your brand! You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Renée and Angela, plus hear from some of our makers who have excelled in building their creative brand. Makers and makers-to-be don't miss out on this essential info - this event is on Saturday October 10th at 2 p.m. - ticket link: https://buff.ly/2ZlIxro #australiandesigncentre #sydneycraftweek #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney #sydneycraft #makersmovement #innerwestartists #makersgonnamake #makerscommunity"

02.01.2022 Shelves full of beautiful clay goodies part 2! Our members and tenants constantly surprise me with their never-ending creativity - one look at these shelves shows you the true versatility of working with clay! From different clay bodies to glazes to building techniques - all the possibilities for creating something completely unique are in your capable hands Want to experience the therapeutic qualities of creating with clay? We've always got heaps of classes on deck:... Hump Day Ceramics Throwing Class - Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. - One off throwing class to try out the wheel or build confidence (suitable for anyone) https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036611-hump-day-ce Ceramics Open Studio - Every Thursday at 6 p.m. - Beginners and the more advanced, work on any project of your choice https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1034004-ceramics-op Level 2 with Ej - Saturday NOV. 21st at 12:30 p.m. x 4 weeks - Second step after our intro course to build more advanced ceramics techniques https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1035215-level-2-cer And as always, we have our 4-week intro courses running multiple times throughout each month - all of these classes can be found on our website or through the links above! #makerspaceandco #makerspace #sydneyworkshop #makersgonnamake #sydneyceramics #ceramics #wheelthrowing #sydneyworkshops #ceramichandbuilding #sydneycraftclass #handbuilding #neverstopcreating #diy #sydneyceramicsclass

02.01.2022 Happy October Makers ! This month, we have lots of exciting and new things planned for our community and for those new to the space. We have been hard at work expanding our offerings to ensure that there is a little something for everyone Below you will find dates, descriptions, and links to all of the classes in the photo above... Friday October 9th, 6 p.m. - Wine & Design: Soy Wax Candle Making - two-part course where makers will create two ceramic vessels, learn to p...lace candle wicks and pour wax to create lovely non-toxic candles. https://buff.ly/3mtglgh Monday October 12th, 6 p.m. - Japanese Woodblock Carving and Printing - Learn to carve your design into a woodblock and print on bamboo paper using traditional Japanese techniques. https://buff.ly/2wg6XXW Monday October 12th, 6 p.m. - BYO Project Woodworking Class - 5-week course to receive instruction and assistance on any wood project of your choice (only 2 spots left!) https://buff.ly/2M0UUDY Thursday October 15th, 6 p.m. - Wearables From Your Recycling: Cardboard Rings - Join artist Jeff McCann @jeffmccann as he guides you through his process of designing and decorating useable gorgeous jewellery out of recycled cardboard. https://buff.ly/3mZxr5w Saturday October 17th, 10 a.m. - Intro to Embroidery for Fashion and Textiles - two-part course where makers will learn an array of different stitching and design techniques to create detailed embroidered designs. https://buff.ly/2CJCWTh Monday October 19th, 6 p.m. - 6-Week Resin Jewellery Masterclass - Join Jewellery queen Nadine Sharpe @the.sharpe.one as she guides you through all things resin jewellery, you will leave with a huge wealth of knowledge as there are SO many options and ways to work with this medium! https://buff.ly/2Yhcwjs All these classes and more are located on our website ! makerspace.org.au/classes #makerspaceandco #makerspace #makersgonnamake #Sydneyworkshop #workshopsydney #whatsonsydney #sydneycraftweek #sydneyworkshops #sydneyceramics #resinjewellery #woodworking #designclasses #neverstopcreating

02.01.2022 Introducing our next "Selling Handmade" panelist Jeff McCann @jeffmccann. Jeff is a Sydney based creative who works between the visual and performing arts through a wide range of mediums including public art, events decorations, fashion/wearables, workshops and illustration. His innovative practice strives to create inclusive work that encourages his audience to get involved He chooses to work with primarily sustainable and second-hand materials to create a playful and t...actile quality to his work. Jeff enjoys the challenge of taking what is considered rubbish and transforming it into something of value again. His focus for his work is inclusive playful interactive sustainable & innovative - which becomes clear to the viewer as they experience the multi-layered magic of his pieces and designs. Jeff has worked on installation and public art projects for clients including the City of Sydney, the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Heaps Gay and Spilt Milk Music festival. He has also dressed performers such as Montaigne, Thelma Plum, Haiku Hands, Nina Las Vegas and Handsome. In addition to being a fabulous panelist on our Selling Handmade panel at our 2020 Makers Conference, we are so excited to have Jeff teach his workshop "Wearables From Your Recycling: Cardboard Rings" on Thursday Oct. 15th at 6 P.M. Check out Jeff's inspiring multimodal work and grab your tickets to our Makers Conference if you want to hear more about his journey! & if you would like to learn first-hand how Jeff creates his work - check out his upcoming workshop Jeff's workshop: https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036947-wearables-f Selling Handmade - 2020 Makers Conference: https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com//1036488-maker-confe

01.01.2022 Want to learn how to make wheel-throwing as easy as 1-2-3? Finding your centre has never been easier! Our incredibly talented instructors here at Makerspace & Co. have so many tips and tricks to get you throwing beautiful shapes on the wheel or to create just about anything you want from clay. Both Remy and Ej have loads of experience - have a look at their creations and you’ll see exactly what i’m talking about - additionally, they have taught countless numbers of folks h...ow to create their own beautiful ceramics! On Wednesdays at 6 p.m., we have our Hump Day Ceramics Throwing Class - Learn to throw with this one off class! Booking Link: https://buff.ly/3a3QYeY On Thursdays at 6 p.m., we have our Ceramics Open Studio - bring in any project idea of your choice and Remy will provide 3 hours of hands-on assistance and expertise. Booking link: https://buff.ly/37Nsd3Q In addition to these classes, we have tons of intro courses available online as well as some new Wine & Design options - check out our website for all of our upcoming offerings #makerspaceandco #makersgonnamake #makerspace #handmade #ceramics #sydneyceramicsworkshop #sydneyworkshop #ceramicstudio #wheelthrowing #sydneyceramics #sydneycreatives #createwithus #neverstopcreating

01.01.2022 Meet our Selling Handmade Panelist, Rowan Sivyer, AKA Little Rowan Redhead - printmaker, painter and teacher! Rowan paints, carves or prints every day. She is fuelled by a creative curiosity that has been with her from childhood. This hasn’t always been Rowan’s day job she has a PhD in International Relations! However, a family health scare in 2012 was a watershed moment that put Rowan on a path to becoming a full time artist. Rowan believes that artistic success comes d...own to a smidge of talent and a ton of hard work! Her curiosity and thirst for new techniques has led her down many paths. Acrylics, collage, screen printing and stitching are just a few examples. However, Rowan has an enduring crush on printmaking and watercolour painting. Rowan is also a creative enabler - she enjoys teaching block printing and painting to others. Since starting her business in 2016, Rowan has run the gamut of markets and online selling and has taught workshops, both in person and virtually. She has been a team leader for Sydney Made since early 2019, making her a beacon of knowledge for up-and-coming makers who want to turn their passion into a side hustle, or a full time job. You can hear more from the incredibly talented Rowan by grabbing a ticket to our Selling Handmade Masterclass or select the Makers Conference bundle for two jam packed days of maker tools, tips, tricks of the trade! (P.s. tickets have sold out for our How to Create a Maker Business talk, so grab your tickets quick!) These events will be on October 10th and 11th - ticket links: https://www.makerspace.org.au/makers-conference-2020 #makersconference #sydneycraftweek #innerwestcreatives #innerwestmakers #sydneymakers #sydneycreatives #makersofsydney#sydneycraft#makersmovement

01.01.2022 Don't let that holiday stress get the best of you - have a merry maker holidays instead If you're not sure what to get your loved ones this year, or you're wanting to contribute to more sustainable shopping - our lovely workshop has these wooden gift certificates up for grabs Give your loved ones the gift of making and let them choose from the many workshop offerings we have (ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, digital: 3D printing, laser cutter, cnc, and a variety of cr...aft, jewellery, and art classes) Gift vouchers can be booked online, we will send you a lovely wooden card or you can stop by our workshop to pick yours up Purchase gift certificate here: https://makerspaceandco.weteachme.com/?popup=as_gift #makerspaceandco #makersgonnamake #diy #diyholidays #makerspace #creative #sydneyworkshops #workshopgiftvoucher #sydneyworkshop #workshop #sydneyceramics