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Open lab
Get creative during our Open lab sessions at The Edge, and engage with a community of like-minded creators with support from experienced staff and creatives.
Open lab
The Edge at State Library offers a free and accessible space for makers and designers to book and use the creative resources available with support from skilled staff during our Open lab sessions.
Bookable equipment resources include:
- Two laser cutters
- 3D printers
- Vinyl cutter
- Sewing machines and overlocker
- Soldering stations
- Medium to high spec computers with creative software
Open lab sessions are Wednesday 1.30pm to 8.00pm, Thursday 1.30pm to 8.00pm and Saturday 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Please note, equipment bookings are required for all Open lab sessions except at our weekly meet up, Hack the Evening on Thursdays from 5 to 8pm.
Requirements
In order to book and use resources you must:
- Be over 16
- Become a member
- Attend the relevant inductions
- Read the Edge Fabrication Lab Terms of Use
- Read through the Edge Bookable Resources and Workshop FAQs
Lab resources
Open lab desks
Workspaces are available for your projects during Open Lab hours.
No booking required
Unavailable resources
- Electronics Bench: Our full electronics bench is currently not available. We have a scaled back offer limited to Solder iron, basic multimeter and basic tools.
- CNC Router: The CNC is no longer available.