The Makerspace
The Makerspace is a mixed-purpose space available for free hire at Redcliffe Library. You can use the space for creative projects with our Cricut machine for vinyl and paper cutting, and coming soon, a laser cutting machine. Stay updated about The Makerspace and future events by subscribing to our newsletter.
Booking The Makerspace
To hire the space, you must be a library member aged 18 or older. If you are younger than 18 and would like to use the studio, you must:
- have someone older than 18 make the booking on your behalf
- be supervised by someone over 18 for the duration of your session.
Not a member? Join at any Moreton Bay Region Library or become a member online.
You will also need to read and agree to this statement:
I hereby acknowledge that as a City of Moreton Bay library member using The Makerspace, I have read and understand the terms of use(PDF, 235KB) and agree to comply at all times with the terms and all stated requirements written or communicated to me at any time by City of Moreton Bay library staff.
Induction walkthrough
When you book, you can request an induction walkthrough. The walkthrough will be given when you arrive, and will include:
- an explanation of our terms of use
- a short demonstration on the safe use of the equipment.
Library staff do not offer technical support, but introductory videos are available.
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Equipment in The Makerspace
Vinyl and paper cutting
Get professional-looking results with vinyl and paper cutting using our Cricut machine. Use the Design Space app to design an object, then cut it out on the machine.
The Makerspace has a Cricut Maker 3, cutting mats for fabric, tools for weeding your design as well as some starter packs of vinyl, and paper or cardstock to help get you started.
New to using a Cricut?
Watch the introduction video, Cricut Maker 3: Unboxing, set up and making your first cut!
Video transcript
When making the booking, you can request a starter pack to practice on, containing a small quantity of paper and vinyl.
For more information and great tips on creating with a Cricut Maker, refer to Introducing the Cricut Maker 4 and Explore 4.
Experienced Cricut user
Bring your vinyl and paper to design the project of your dreams!
The following materials can be used with the Cricut Maker 3.
- Card and paper: Cardboard should have a thickness of 210 GSM. Textured card will also help the cardboard attach to the cutting mat.
- Vinyl: Permanent and iron-on vinyl is sold in a variety of colours and sizes. Cricut brand vinyl is sold at a number of shops, however other brands are compatible with the Cricut machine. Vinyl should be chosen depending on the project being created.
Laser cutting and engraving
Coming to Redcliffe Library in late 2025, the easy-to-use Emblaser Pro Laser Cutter and Engraver is compatible with a variety of materials. This includes wood, leather, card and plastics and will help take your creative projects to the next level. Using Lightburn software, users can create many projects, simply and easily.
The Emblaser Pro Laser Cutter has state-of-the-art safety features, including:
- WatchDog – world’s first AI based fire detector and automatic fire extinguisher
- toxic fume detector
- 60 watt solid state 450nm Laser
- precise camera-to-workspace for accurate alignment
- internal liquid cooling.
Find out what the laser cutter can do by watching the video, The new Emblaser Pro.