Makerspaces – or hackerspaces, as they are also known – are key resources for the maker community.
Makerspaces provide those interested in making anything, really, with the tools, support and environment they need.
They can supply tools like 3D printers, software, electronics, craft supplies, and wood and metalwork tools. More importantly, they also provide support and access to knowledge, and give people the space they need to be creative.
With things like 3D printers and electronics equipment becoming more affordable in recent times, there has been a growth in makerspaces around the country, with DCU’s Innovation Campus even having a floor that is a dedicated hackerspace, where regular hackathons are held.
Below, we list seven more makerspaces where you can unleash your creativity, whatever field you’re in and whatever level of…
