What does it mean to make something? Throughout human history,
Dublin Maker takes the form of a “show and tell” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations in a carnival atmosphere. It is a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement.
Step into the woven history of Dublin’s Liberties with The Liberties Weavers. Our exhibit brings the area's rich textile heritage to life through handwoven pieces, historic artefacts, and live demonstrations. Discover the stories of local weavers, explore traditional techniques, and learn how this vibrant community group is reviving a centuries-old craft with a modern, sustainable twist. All ages welcome – come see, touch, and even try your hand at the loom!
We are Ghostbusters Ireland. We have recreated the bookshop Ray's Occult Books from the Ghostbusters movie franchise. We built the set, many of the props, as well as replica props from the movie as part of our cosplays.
We are running a repair café – a community gathering place where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free. The idea behind repair cafes is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.
Be amazed by demonstrations of Archimedes’s Law of Forces shown through tug of war, Bernoulli’s Law for Fluid Flow with giant windbags, Faraday’s Law of Induction shown with a simple motor, a vortex blower, musical straws, windmills, rockets, and much, much more! Drop by and learn how to make many experiments for you to take home. We aim to entertain. Audience participation is essential!
Makermeet
MakerMeet was formed as a response to educators looking for practical skills in Maker education and project-based learning. We believe that we are all Makers and we are passionate about learning through making. The Constructionist approach to learning as set out by Seymour Papert underpins the student-centred, discovery-led S.T.E.A.M. workshops that we provide to the education, enterprise and private sectors. At MakerMeet, we believe all of us are born Makers. We have the ability to grasp things with our hands and minds, to rearrange the world around us to meet our needs and achieve our desires. We are makers of food, shelter and many other components of our lives. These basic skills are infrequently taught and valued in today’s society. We want to change that. The world around us does not just exist, it is made by us. We make it. Adam Savage (Mythbusters) sums it up nicely... “Humans do two things that make us unique from all other animals; we use tools and we tell stories and when you make something - you’re doing both at once.” Check out our workshops we are hosting over the weekend by visiting https://dublinmaker.ie/timetable/
Current Chemistry Investigators
Make your own batteries from common material that you can find around the house, and test out your battery by making a mini-torch! CCI is an informal education project about electrochemistry. The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery of the Lithium-Ion battery - a technology that has revolutionised our society! These batteries are now in our phones, cars, laptops and houses. However, they need many chemical elements from all over the world to store energy. Our modern society is facing into an energy crisis and we need to find more efficient ways to store and transport energy. Also, can we make batteries more sustainable and from cheaper alternatives?. CCI will show how chemistry and physics comes together to make and store the energy we need for our modern lives.
Creative Spark FabLab
Explore the exciting world of our FabLab! Discover how imagination and ideas turns into reality with our amazing tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. Watch cool demonstrations, play with interactive projects, and learn how you can create your own inventions. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, Creative Spark FabLab exhibit is a hands-on adventure into the wonders of making. Join us for a fun-filled experience where creativity knows no limits!
Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
The members of the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers are passionate about spinning, weaving and dyeing. They love to demonstrate and explain the processes involved in spinning Irish wool and other fibre into yarn, in weaving textiles from yarn, and in dyeing fibre, yarn and cloth. Come and have a go at spinning with a spindle or weaving on a table-top loom.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT
A community-run annual event that inspires visitors to engage with Makers about their interesting projects. Think technology, science, engineering, crafts and robotics.
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The Ginormous Geodesic Dome starts the weekend by initially constructing a huge dome in the first workshop of the day on Saturday. After this first workshop, the dome becomes a weekend-long, collaborative event inviting people of all ages to share their hopes, wishes, and dreams. At the heart of the space will be a beautiful geodesic dome structure, ready to be filled with colourful messages, drawings, decorations and affirmations. Throughout the day, participants can write or illustrate their wishes and dreams on cards and cardboard, then attach them to the dome using colourful yarn and ribbons - gradually transforming it into a dazzling community artwork. This evolving installation becomes a visual celebration of imagination, unity, and shared aspirations – a place where everyone’s dreams and wishes can take shape and shine together.
Ages: All!
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Join Makermeet to make your very own Superhero Flyer! This is a fun, hands-on workshop where young children get to create their very own high-flying hero. Each child will colour the front and back of their own unique design They will then carefully cut them out and glue together. Once their hero is ready, we’ll make the Superheroes soar through the air! This playful activity combines creativity, fine motor skills, and active play, as the children engage with their colourful creations to zoom, glide, and loop in the sky. It’s all about imagination taking flight!
Ages: 4+
Green Screen Day
In this fun and hands-on workshop, children will create their own imaginative scenes using smartphones and tablets. They’ll experiment with storytelling, drawings, and more transforming themselves into explorers, artists, and creators of their own worlds.
Ages: All!
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Cardboard Creations is an open-ended, imagination-fuelled workshop where participants transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations. Using sturdy reusable “Scru’s” from Makedo, along with safe tools, builders of all ages can cut, join, and shape cardboard into whatever they dream up – from towering castles and speedy race cars to whimsical creatures or pizza ovens. There are no limits, only possibilities, as creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on building come together in a fun, collaborative space. At the end, everyone can proudly showcase their unique cardboard masterpiece before taking it apart for the next great idea.
Ages: 7+
Smart Docklands
Join us for an exciting family event and dive into the fascinating world of smart cities. This engaging, hands-on workshop invites families of all ages to explore the concept of smart cities in a fun and imaginative way. You will discover what makes a city 'smart' and what smart solutions are already used in Dublin. Then, using micro:bits, lego and recycling materials, you'll get the opportunity to design and construct your very own smart city element.
Ages: This is a family event for children ages 8-12, therefore children must be accompanied by at least one adult!
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Cardboard Creations is an open-ended, imagination-fuelled workshop where participants transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations. Using sturdy reusable “Scru’s” from Makedo, along with safe tools, builders of all ages can cut, join, and shape cardboard into whatever they dream up – from towering castles and speedy race cars to whimsical creatures or pizza ovens. There are no limits, only possibilities, as creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on building come together in a fun, collaborative space. At the end, everyone can proudly showcase their unique cardboard masterpiece before taking it apart for the next great idea.
Ages: 7+
DIY Zine-Making Workshop: Come along and MAKE your own zine!
DIY Zine-Making Workshop welcomes people of all ages to make their own personal magazine, also known as zines. Topics can include cool makery things you discovered at Dublin Maker, your favourite things as a maker, or tell us a story. The story could be IRL or imaginary (e.g. sci-fi, fantasy, magical). All you need is your imagination. We will pull all the resulting zines and create a bumper physical zine to celebrate the amazing Dublin Maker this year. A digital version will also be published and will be shared to everyone to reminisce or for those who didn’t visit Dublin Maker, a bit of FOMO and get excited about going next year!.
Ages: All!
Cantonese in Ireland
Come and join Cantonese in Ireland to explore the art of Flowerboards — a unique visual tradition from Hong Kong. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own mini-flowerboards using colourful materials, while learning about the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance behind this vibrant Cantonese art form.
Ages: 7+
Living Beeings: Pollination Adventure
Join us for the ‘Living Beeings’ game session! The session is designed for children and teenagers. We will shed light on the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem and the kids will be protagonists of change to improve the pollination in their gardens. The workshop will be divided in two parts: a 5-minute presentation about bees and the rules of the game followed by a 30 to 40-minute game session. Living Beeings: Pollination Adventure’ is a collaborative board game for 2 to 4 players. Set in the vibrant world of pollinators, players take on the roles of helpers for busy bees, working together to collect precious flower tokens. Their mission? To ensure the survival of their hive by gathering enough nectar to thrive!
Ages: 7+
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Originative Origami is a creative workshop where participants explore the art of folding paper into beautiful, colourful structures and designs. Guided through simple step-by-step instructions, everyone will learn how to make a selection of origami creations of clever geometric designs. Along the way, participants will discover how a single sheet of paper can transform into something extraordinary with just a few folds, while enjoying the mindful, relaxing rhythm of the process. By the end, each person will have a small collection of handcrafted origami pieces to take home and treasure.
Ages: 7+
What does it mean to make something? Throughout human history,
With just two weeks to go until Dublin Maker 2025, we’re
At this year’s Dublin Maker Festival, happening August 30th &
There is dedicate bike parking at the racecourse.
Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18 C9V6
