Qld Architecture in Miniature

Join us as we dive into State Library of Queensland’s collections and bring to life the rich histories of the houses around us through digital fabrication techniques such as laser cutting and engraving.

Supported by a skilled facilitator you will create a miniature piece of mid-century modern architecture as a book nook along with some key furniture.

This journey will see you:

• getting inspired by Queensland architecture through the enormous wealth of the collections here at State Library of Queensland.
• learning to create vector files suitable for the laser cutter in free and open-source software Inkscape.
• laser cutting your files after completing a laser induction
• painting, decorating and assembling your creations

This is a 3-part workshop and you must be able to come to all the dates as each session builds upon the work of the previous. There are no special skills required besides general computer knowledge, just bring your creativity, ideas, and enthusiasm to each of the fortnightly workshops.

1 - 5 pm Saturday 7 September

1 - 5 pm Saturday 21 September

1 - 5 pm Saturday 12 Oct

• Participants must be over 16 years of age.  

• Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times in the Innovation lab.

Please read The Edge Booking FAQs and Terms of Use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. 

Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. 

Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. 

To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on our Open lab and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. 

Host or Publisher State Library of Queensland