Dublin Maker

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A Free Family Friendly Festival in Celebration of Making. Dublin Maker 2026 takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of August! Free Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-maker-festival-tickets-1989824515691 #DublinMaker

A photo of the Dublin Maker Meet Up in the Digital Hub which consists of group of adults and children gather in a bright community‑style room with brick walls and large windows. Some people stand while others sit, including one person in a wheelchair near the centre. They face the camera and smile as if posing for a group photo. Tables and chairs sit in the foreground, and the high ceiling features circular patterned panels, giving the space an open, welcoming feel.
A promotional poster for The Repair Summit, an event bringing Ireland’s repair communities together. The design uses bold green and orange blocks with white text. It announces “Call for Sessions NOW OPEN!” and lists two session streams: Making It Happen (covering venues, funding, insurance, logistics) and Fixing Things (hands‑on repair skills for electronics, textiles, furniture, and more). A QR code sits on the right side. Event details appear at the bottom: Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun, D09 HK58, 28 November 2026, 10am–5pm. Logos for Dublin Maker, Rediscovery Centre, CRNI, and Taighde Éireann Research Ireland are displayed along the bottom edge.
Image of Amy and Jeffrey, both wearing purple Dublin Maker t-shirts, stand smiling at the camera in front of a statue of a horse in Leopardstown Racecourse.
A busy repair cafe in a scouts hall with fold out tables with items being repaired on them including a toaster, a sewing machine and other things.
A bright blue poster with yellow accents advertising a “Repair Café.” The title includes an illustration of pliers. Text reads: “Saturday, June 20, 2pm–6pm, Aughrim St. Scout’s Den, 45a Ben Edair Road, D07 YE30.” It invites people to bring broken items to learn how to fix them, listing examples such as clothes, toys, small electronics, and small furniture. A QR code links to free tickets. Logos for Dublin Maker and the Stoneybatter Festival appear at the bottom.
Image of Eigenface S-03. It is an abstract monochrome painting of a blurred human face rendered in loose grey and white brushstrokes, creating a ghostly, distorted effect. Below the artwork, text reads: “Image: Eigenface S‑03, oil on canvas, 84 × 79 cms.” Additional text announces: “RHA Annual Exhibition, May 24th – Aug 9th 2026.”
Image of Nathan looking at his exhibits in the Art Riddler gallery. He stands inside and art gallery with wooden floors and white walls. Nathan is standing beside a white pedestal holding two small objects in transparent display cases—one resembling a can, the other a small box of cigarettes. Framed abstract and colourful artworks hang on the wall behind him, and a large green-toned installation is visible in the background.
A bright yellow and blue poster advertising a “Repair Café” on Saturday, June 20, from 2–6pm at Aughrim St. Scout’s Den, 45a Ben Edair Road, Dublin 7. The title features a stylised pliers icon. The poster invites people to bring broken items—such as clothes, toys, small electronics, and small furniture—to fix with volunteer repairers. A QR code offers free tickets and more information. Logos for Dublin Maker and the Stoneybatter Festival appear at the bottom.
A vertical collage of three event posters on a dark background with a network‑style pattern of lines and nodes. The top poster has a purple gradient and advertises the “TOG Science Fiction Book Club: Tower of Glass” on 26 May 2026, with the book cover and a stylised robot illustration. The middle poster has a yellow‑to‑pink gradient and promotes “Fingal Maker Space: Laser‑Cut Tea-Lights – Design & Illuminate,” running 23, 26 and 28 May 2026, with an image of a decorative cube tea‑light holder. The bottom poster has a purple gradient and advertises “Rubblebots workshop with Ripcoder” for 30 May 2026, featuring a small yellow cartoon robot waving.
A collage of four event posters for Dublin Tech Week 2026 (22-29th May). Top left: a poster for the TOG Science Fiction Book Club featuring the book Tower of Glass by Robert Silverberg, dated 26 May 2026, with the book cover shown. Centre: a South Dublin Radio Club poster titled “Making the Invisible Visible: Amateur Radio & Connected Tech,” dated 23 May 2026. Lower centre: a Fingal Maker Space poster for “Laser-Cut Tea-Lights: Design & Illuminate,” with workshop dates 23, 26, and 28 May 2026. Bottom: an SDCC poster for a Rubblebots workshop with Ripcoder on 30 May 2026.
A bold reminder graphic announcing that the 2026 open call closes today, urging viewers to apply now, with a link to DublinMaker.ie.
Graphic reminding people the Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call closes soon. The design features a large blue alarm clock icon with the words “Last Call!” in bold blue lettering. Below, a blue banner with yellow tape accents displays the Dublin Maker logo and the text “2026 Makers Open Call.” A bright yellow button reads “Submit Now” with a clicking hand icon. The background includes a subtle geometric pattern, and the website link www.DublinMaker.ie/Open-Call/ appears at the bottom.
Video announcing that the Dublin Maker Open Call deadline has been extended to 30 April. This is followed by a montage showcasing makers, projects, and activities from the festival. The video ends with a call-to-action directing viewers to www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call/ for more information.
A stone and brick wall displays several textile and framed artworks. The largest piece is a bright abstract textile in orange, purple, blue, and yellow. Below it are two framed works: a soft-toned flower and a textured blue abstract. A lit white lamp with a felted shade sits to the right, illuminating small printed artist cards beneath it.
A row of six colourful textile artworks hangs on a white gallery wall. Each quilt has a distinct style, including abstract trees in purples and greens, blue and yellow geometric shapes, warm-toned angular architecture, musical motifs on yellow, rows of multicoloured circles, and a cube pattern design.
Promotional poster for Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call. The layout features a collage of photos: people demonstrating woodworking, robotics, and hands‑on making to an engaged audience. Bold text reads “Dublin Maker – 2026 Makers Open Call – 03 days to go!!!”. Event details appear below: “Leopardstown Racecourse, August 22nd and 23rd”. A link at the bottom says “More info: www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call/
A promotional poster for the Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call. The design features photos of people crafting, sculpting, and working with tools, along with a group smiling at a maker event. The layout uses blue and yellow geometric blocks. Text on the poster reads: “Dublin Maker. 2026 Makers Open Call. 04 days to go. Leopardstown Racecourse. August 22nd and 23rd. More info at DublinMaker.ie/open-call.”
A colourful promotional poster for Dublin Maker’s 2026 Makers Open Call. It features a collage of photos: a crowd gathered outdoors watching a maker demonstration; a person standing behind a table displaying handmade crafts and yarn; and people working on hands‑on projects indoors. Text on the poster reads: “Dublin Maker – 2026 Makers Open Call,” “06 days to go!!!,” “Leopardstown Racecourse,” and “August 22nd and 23rd.” A link for more information is included: “www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call.
A promotional poster showing a black rocket with a white nose cone ascending into a clear blue sky, leaving a thick plume of smoke behind. Text on the poster reads: “April Launch — Open Launch Event. Saturday 25th April, 0900–1600. Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Downpatrick, NI. Sign up link in bio.”
A promotional poster for Dublin Maker’s 2026 Makers Open Call. It features photos of people demonstrating maker projects and chatting at past events. Text on the poster reads: “Dublin Maker. 2026 Makers Open Call. 07 days to go!!! Leopardstown Racecourse, August 22nd and 23rd. Sign up here: www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call.”
A vintage cymbal‑banging toy monkey sits on a workbench in a busy workshop. Two people stand behind it, partially visible, surrounded by tools and equipment.
Promotional graphic for a Dublin Maker online Zoom session. Dark blue background with geometric line patterns. Large yellow text reads “Join us this Sunday (3pm) on Zoom.” Smaller white text explains that Amy and Jeffrey will guide attendees through the festival and application process, with a 3pm presentation and Q&A followed by a 4pm drop in session. Two photos at the bottom show Amy, smiling and wearing glasses, and Jeffrey, wearing a purple Dublin Maker T shirt while working on a mechanical project. The Dublin Maker logo appears in the top right.
A blue and yellow graphic with the Dublin Maker logo and bold text reading “Take a look at our ‘Know Before You Apply’ guide.” A yellow arrow points to a box titled “Things to Know Before Applying to the Open Call for Makers for Dublin Maker Festival 2026.” The background includes subtle geometric shapes.
A white poster with blue and yellow geometric accents and the Dublin Maker logo in the top right. Large blue text reads “Want to know more about the Dublin Maker Open Call?” with smaller text underneath asking whether a project, process, or collective is a good fit for the festival.
“Poster for Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call. It features three photos from past events: a crowd of children and adults watching a water‑spray science demo; kids painting at a table labelled ‘Emily’s Art’; and a person playing a handmade guitar in a tent surrounded by wooden boxes and tools. Text reads: ‘Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call. Apply Now! Leopardstown Racecourse, August 22nd and 23rd.’ A QR code links to the application page.”
“Poster for a Repair Café event. A blue banner at the top reads ‘Repair Café,’ with the letter A shaped like yellow pliers. Below, a yellow box lists details: Saturday April 11, 12–4pm at Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12. Text invites people to bring broken items to learn how to fix them with volunteer fixers. A list shows examples: clothes and accessories, toys, small electrical appliances and electronics, small furniture, and more. Logos for Dublin Maker and Tog Hackerspace appear at the bottom.”
Promotional poster for Dublin Maker 2026. It features photos of people demonstrating hands‑on maker projects, including woodworking and robotics, with audiences watching. Text on the poster reads: “Dublin Maker – 2026 Makers Open Call – Apply Now! Leopardstown Racecourse, August 22nd and 23rd. More info: www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call.” (dublinmaker.ie in Bing) A QR code for applications is included.
Poster for a Repair Café event. Text includes the date, Saturday April 11, 12–4pm, at Tog Hackerspace in Dublin 12. It invites people to bring broken items to repair with volunteer fixers. A list shows examples like clothes, toys, small electronics and small furniture. A QR code links to free tickets. Logos for TOG Dublin Hackerspace and Dublin Maker appear at the bottom.
A promotional poster for the Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call. It features photos of people working on creative and technical projects, including glassworking, printing, and demonstrating machinery. Text reads: “Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call,” “Apply Now!” with a QR code, and event details: Leopardstown Racecourse, August 22nd and 23rd, with a link to www.DublinMaker.ie/open-call.
A close-up of a sculpted head being painted, with a person carefully adding detail to the eye while another works on a different project in the background. Blue wireframe shapes sit around the sculpture. The poster includes event information for Dublin Maker’s Bring‑A‑Make Night at Benchspace Cork on 26 March 2026, with icons for sewing, electronics, and craft tools along the side.
A close-up of hands assembling an electronic prototype on a cluttered workbench, with wires, tools, and components visible. One person is soldering while another assists. The poster includes event details for Dublin Maker’s Bring‑A‑Make Night at Benchspace Cork on 26 March 2026, alongside icons representing sewing, electronics, and craft activities.
“Promotional graphic for the Dublin Maker Drop‑in Q&A. Text reads: ‘Drop in Dublin Maker Q&A, Tuesday 24th, 7–9pm, online on Zoom. Register here,’ with a QR code. Surrounded by colourful icons of tools, craft materials, and maker equipment.”
Promotional poster titled “Upcoming Events” with a blue and white design and illustrated maker-themed icons (tools, sewing machine, scissors, yarn, electronics) along the borders. Event 1: “24 Tues – Drop in Dublin Maker Q&A” with “Online (Zoom)” listed underneath. A QR code appears beside “Register here.” Event 2: “26 Thur – ‘Bring-A-Make’ Night” at Benchspace Cork, with the Benchspace logo shown. Footer includes the website: www.dublinmaker.ie/open-call and a Dublin Maker logo.
A colourful Dublin Maker event poster with the Dublin Maker logo at the top, followed by bold text reading “Bring‑A‑Make Night, March 19, 2026, 7–9pm @ A4 Sounds, St. Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborough.” Two photos sit beneath the text: on the left, a man demonstrates a cardboard-and-electronics project at a table; on the right, a person works on a hands‑on craft activity. The overall design is bright and playful, emphasising creativity and community making.
A colourful Dublin Maker event poster with the Dublin Maker logo at the top, followed by bold text reading “Bring‑A‑Make Night, March 19, 2026, 7–9pm @ A4 Sounds, St. Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborough.” Two photos sit beneath the text: on the left, a man demonstrates a cardboard-and-electronics project at a table; on the right, a person works on a hands‑on craft activity. The overall design is bright and playful, emphasising creativity and community making.
A colourful Dublin Maker event poster with the Dublin Maker logo at the top, followed by bold text reading “Bring‑A‑Make Night, March 19, 2026, 7–9pm @ A4 Sounds, St. Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborough.” Two photos sit beneath the text: on the left, a man demonstrates a cardboard-and-electronics project at a table; on the right, a person works on a hands‑on craft activity. The overall design is bright and playful, emphasising creativity and community making.
A colourful blue‑and‑yellow flyer promoting creative community events. The top section reads “Bring‑A‑Make Night” with dates and locations: 19 March 2026 at A4 Sounds in Dublin, and 26 March 2026 at Benchspace Cork. Below, a second section lists online Q&A sessions on 24 March and 12 April via Zoom. The background features small illustrated icons of tools and materials such as scissors, paintbrushes, thread, electronics, and sculpting tools. A QR code at the bottom links to registration.
A bright yellow Dublin Maker 2026 Makers Open Call poster featuring a collage of photos of people working on hands‑on projects, including glassblowing, printmaking, and CNC carving. The top right shows the Dublin Maker logo and the text “2026 Makers Open Call.” A QR code labelled “Apply Now!” links to www.dublinmaker.ie/open-call. Event details note Leopardstown Racecourse on August 22nd and 23rd.
A busy Comic Con scene with crowds in costume gathered around a booth labelled “Ray’s Occult Books,” styled after Ghostbusters. Several people are dressed as Ghostbusters with proton packs, and a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man figure sits on the table.
Promotional graphic for Engineers Week 2026 with a stylised lightbulb and blue gears on a yellow background, showing dates 28 February–6 March and inviting viewers to swipe for events
Two people chat and smile at a vendor booth at an outdoor fair. One wears a red jacket and sunglasses; the other wears a white sweater with sunglasses on their head. Small handmade items are displayed on shelves and a table in front of them. A sign above reads “Apply to be a vendor at our Easter Fair,” and colourful decorations and other attendees are visible in the background.
A promotional graphic for the “Fab & Fierce Open Challenge.” The centre shows a large stylised ampersand with the words “FAB” above it and “FIERCE” across it in bold pink and purple lettering. In the top right corner is the “fab CONNECT her” logo with the tagline “Future Female Innovators in STEAM.” Along the bottom, the text reads “Open Challenge – Hosted by Creative Spark,” with the Creative Spark logo. Small photos of young people working on creative or STEAM activities are arranged around the edges. The overall colour palette is pink, purple, and white.
A craft booth titled “Jen’s Felt and Fairytales” displaying handmade felt artwork, miniature scenes, and fairy-themed pieces on a green felt-covered table. Several people stand around examining the items while the artist works on a piece. Large windows behind the booth let in natural light.
A display table covered in black fabric and filled with colourful origami and paper art, including animals, flowers, geometric shapes, and framed themed pieces. People and computers are visible in the background, indicating a busy indoor event. A blue banner at the bottom features origami crane illustrations and the text “SACHIKOS PAPER CRAFTS.”
A collage featuring two photos of people doing needle felting at a public event. The top photo shows a group, including a woman with purple hair, helping a child with felting materials. The bottom photo shows three smiling women working with colourful wool. The background is blue with illustrated craft icons and the word “NEEDLEFELTING” in bold yellow and blue text.
A promotional graphic for Dublin Maker 2025 showing a blue-tinted crowd scene above bold yellow text reading “Reliving Dublin Maker 2025.” Below, an arch-framed photo shows children and adults gathered around a large table covered in LEGO bricks, building collaboratively in a bright indoor space with colourful ceiling panels.
Two people wearing matching green “DCU Solar Racing” polo shirts stand smiling at an indoor exhibition. Behind them is a banner reading “DCU Solar Racing – Charging Ahead” with a graphic of a solar powered vehicle. Display tables with promotional materials and event attendees are visible around them.
Festive graphic celebrating TOG Hackerspace’s birthday. Blue background with confetti, balloons, a wrapped gift, and a birthday cake with a candle. Center emblem features black-and-white illustrations of tech and mechanical parts forming a bird shape. Text reads “Happy Birthday TOG Hackerspace,” with “TOG,” “Dublin,” and “Hackerspace” embedded in the emblem.
Promotional poster for “Repair Cafe January.” Bold, colorful text invites people to bring broken items to be fixed and learn repair skills. Event details: Saturday 24 January, 10:00–13:00. Free event, booking essential. Logos of supporting organizations including Erasmus+, RE-POWER, and Repair Cafe. Tagline: “Right to repair through citizen empowerment.
Promotional poster for Cork Repair Café. At the top is a photo of four men standing indoors beside a “Repair Café” banner that reads “We help fix broken things.” Below, large text says “Cork Repair Café” with the tagline “Bring your broken items to be repaired by expert fixers!” The Cork Repair Café circular logo appears on the right. At the bottom, event details read: “The Lough Community Centre, T12VF5C” and “2–5pm, January 25th, 2025.” The design uses an orange background with white and black text.
Collage of four photos from a community Repair Café event. Top left: a man in a blue hoodie repairs a stuffed animal at a cluttered workstation with tools and electronics. Top right: a lit stained glass lamp shaped like a cat sits among electronic items. Bottom left: a person holds the children’s book Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram. Bottom right: a group including a child gathers around a table with electronic devices, engaged in repair activities. Overlaid text reads: “THANK YOU! More than 90 items were brought into this weekend’s Repair Café! Thanks to our fantastic team of fixers and those who brought items in!
Poster advertising a Repair Café event. Large text reads ‘Repair Café.’ Details list ‘Sunday January 18th, 12pm–4pm.’ A dark blue badge says ‘This Weekend.’ Location shown with a map pin: Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12. Bottom text reads ‘Book your free ticket on Eventbrite,’ with Dublin Maker and Tog Hackerspace logos. Design features light blue gear shapes on a white and blue background.
Promotional poster for a Repair Café event on Sunday, January 18th from 12PM to 4PM at Tog Hackerspace, Dublin 12. Blue background with gear graphics. Hosted by Dublin Maker. Free tickets available on Eventbrite.
Promotional poster for a Repair Café event. The collage features people of various ages and backgrounds repairing items like bicycles, electronics, and household appliances in a welcoming, workshop-style space. The atmosphere is collaborative and hands-on, highlighting skill-sharing and sustainability. Central text reads: REPAIR CAFÉ 📅 Sunday, January 18, 2025, 12:00pm–4:00pm 📍 Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12
Festive New Year greeting card from Dublin Maker for 2026. Dark blue background with hanging ornaments, snowflakes, and sparkles. White silhouette of Dublin skyline with maker tools integrated, labeled “DUBLIN MAKER.” Large white and yellow text reads “2026 HAPPY new year!” Surrounded by fireworks, confetti, and streamers.
A cheerful holiday card featuring Dublin’s skyline in dark blue, with “Happy Christmas from DUBLIN MAKER” in bold white and yellow text. Snowflakes frame the blue gradient background, while creative tools—scissors, wrench, paintbrush, ruler—hang playfully beneath, celebrating the maker spirit.