Program · Making

SheMakes

Wondering what all this maker business is about? If you're curious about 3D printing, wearables and building real things, SheMakes introduces making in a friendly way.

More advanced makers dig into design software, coding, soldering wearables and messing around with printers. Like all our events, it's a way to learn new skills, test ideas and meet people to build with.

#SheMakes — making cool things

Australia's first all-women makerfest

On 11 October 2014 we launched the first SheMakes event — with a keynote from Ann Marie Shillito (Anarkik3D), panels, maker talks, and workshops including Girl Geek Makers 101, hands-on 3D printing, and wearables.

The format still works: introduce more women to 3D printing, wearables, VR and making — and encourage communities to run their own SheMakes with our support.

What we cover

  • 3D printing and modelling
  • Wearables and soft circuits
  • Virtual reality and making
  • Design software and coding for makers
  • Soldering and hands-on builds

Making in action

  • A 3D printer printing a red model
  • Circuit boards and a Girl Geeks book on a spotty tablecloth
  • Two women chatting beside SheMakes banners and a 3D printer

Make, create

Want to run SheMakes with your school, library, makerspace or workplace? Let's make it happen.