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Weekend makertime for families: Lunar New Year 8-12yrs

Where
Darling Square Library
Darling Square Library
Levels 1 and 2, The Exchange, 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket NSW 2000
Makerspace
When

Saturday 7 February from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Celebrate the year of the horse with creativity and innovation at our Lunar New Year family makertime workshop.

We’ll introduce you to a series of Lunar New Year-themed Makerspace projects designed to develop your creative thinking skills. You could make a hand-printed Lunar New Year card, personalise and print a laser-cut or 3D-printed horse-themed decoration and take part in holiday-themed STEAM activities. 

What you’ll learn

In this session, experienced facilitators will be on hand to guide you through fun Lunar New Year-themed making projects and show you the space and its equipment. 

Details 

  • Cost: $10 per person 

  • Bookings: Limited to maximum 15 people – bookings essential 

  • Suitable for: Children aged 8-12 years and their families

  • Experience level: Beginner workshop with no required knowledge 

  • Wear: Enclosed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing or jewellery 

More information 

Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Cancellations made within 7 days of the course starting will not be refunded. See terms and conditions here.

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Christie Torrington, Makerspace Programs Coordinator on 9265 9333 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au 

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