Community engagement

Pop into The Edge in June for our State of Sk8 program with a panel discussion, miniature skate park workshop series, laser-etched skateboards and more

Are you a maker, designer or fabricator? Or are you someone interested in learning new skills and getting hands on with digital and fabrication resources?This is your chance to get creative during our Open lab sessions at The Edge, and engage with a community of like-minded creators.Open lab is facilitated by staff who are able to support you with the range of software available in the Digital Media Lab, fabrication and design tips, and point you in the direction of other community makers or further resources for your creative projects.Open lab is the time at The Edge when members of the public that have completed an induction can book and use the equipment for free*. Every Thursday 1:30 – 8 pm (join us for Hack the evening from 5 pm)Every Saturday 12 noon – 5 pm *Haven't done an induction yet?Thats ok, come along to Hack the evening on Thursdays from 5 pm to have a try of the equipment (subject to demand and capacity) and chat to the facilitator about how you can access the resources. WHAT EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE DURING OPEN LAB? The following resources are available to book for free once the appropriate equipment induction has been undertaken. Two laser cutters Prusa 3D printersVinyl cutter Sewing machines, overlocker and embroidery machine Electronics benches included soldering stations Hand tools and electronics repair tools Some materials are at an additional cost. Requirements Head to our Getting started at The Edge page and read through our Terms of use and FAQs.

Join a weekly community of makers, designers, fabricators and anyone interested in learning new skills or getting hands-on with some of the digital and fabrication equipment at The Edge. Hack the evening is on from 5pm as part of our Thursday night Open lab and is a great time to drop in to work on solo or group projects. Many of our community love to collaborate or share their skills. We often run community projects, designing and building with project outcomes in mind. Hack the evening is also a great chance to get to know what type of projects you can undertake at The Edge with the available equipment. How do I find it? Hack the evening happens across our Digital Media Lab, Innovation lab and outside The Brink cafe at The Edge. Open lab hours Open lab sessions are: Wednesday 12 pm – 5.00 pm, Thursday 1:30 – 8:00 pm and Saturday 12 noon – 5:00 pm Requirements Find out all the requirements to visit The Edge and Open lab on our Getting Started page.

The Nikon-Walkley 2025 Press Photography Exhibition on the The Edge Screens.

In 2025 State Library celebrated 50 years of independent broadcasting and 4ZZZ with the Stranded program.

Celebrating architecture’s pivotal role in the culture, sustainability and economy of the Asia Pacific region.

A creative collaboration with community and University design students to create an immersive and innovative exhibition in slq Gallery.

The Nikon-Walkley 2023 Press Photography Exhibition on the The Edge Screens.

The Siganto Digital Learning Program is a series of purpose driven workshops that help develop digital literacy in recently arrived communities.