Makers & Creators

Makers & Creators is a group for creative thinkers who love making!

Our workshop sessions encompass all aspects of making from traditional crafts to 21st Century skills. There is something for everyone.

We hold our sessions at Kiama and Gerringong libraries, and encourage the curious and creative from 15 to 115 years old to come along and take part in the magic of making.

Our sessions are casual, judgement-free, and instil a love of lifelong learning. No experience necessary.

Cost is on a per session basis and varies depending on materials supplied.

Bookings essential as places are strictly limited. See event booking page for details.

Term 1 2025

Succulents in watercolour

Tuesday 25 February, 10am - 12pm, Kiama Library

Drawing the Minnamurra Rainforest - Seniors Festival Special!

Tuesday 11 March, 10am - 12pm, Minnamurra Rainforest (free transport available)

Cricut workshop: Getting started

Tuesday 25 March 4 - 6pm, Kiama Library

Mixed-media self-portraits

Tuesday 1 April, 3.30pm, Kiama Library

Term 2

Cricut workshop: Cards, invitations and more

Tuesday 29 April, 4 - 6pm, Kiama Library

Echinoderms in watercolour

Tuesday 27 May, 10am - 12pm, Kiama Library

Make a ceramic mug with Zeynep Testoni

Friday 6 June, 10am - 12pm, Gerringong Library

Term 3

Water birds in watercolour

Tuesday 29 July, 10am - 12pm, Kiama Library

Ceramic tealight houses with Zeynep Testoni

Friday 8 August - 10am - 12pm, Gerringong Library

Cricut workshop: Everything vinyl!

Tuesday 26 August 4 - 6pm, Kiama Library

Easy screen printing

Tuesday 2 September, 3.30pm, Kiama Library

Digital illustration workshop

Saturday 4 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Gerringong Library

Term 4

Jane Austen cross stitch badge workshop

Thursday 16 October, 3.30pm, Kiama Library

Cricut workshop: Fabric and beyond

Tuesday 28 October 4 - 6pm, Kiama Library

Rockpools in watercolour

Tuesday 11 November, 10am - 12pm, Kiama Library

Gingerbread house doormats

Tuesday 2 December, 3:30pm, Kiama Library

+ more!

Makers & creators events

Cricut workshop: Everything vinyl

26 Aug 2025 From water bottle and pantry labels to stickers and jewellery and decor, there is so much you can do with cricut and this versatile material. We’ll take you through it all with some great tips and tricks to make sure your vinyl transfers are smooth and easy. Adults 15+, $10 p/p.

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

Tagged as: , Makers & creators, Ages 15-150, Adults 15+

Gerringong Knitting at the Library

29 Aug 2025 Come along to our monthly knit-in to get help with your stitches, your Wrap with Love squares or just to knit among friends.

Gerringong Library, 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong 2534

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Makers & creators

CancelledEasy DIY screen printing @ Kiama Library

02 Sep 2025 Join us for a fun Makers & Creators workshop and learn how you can easily DIY your own totes, tees and artworks using cheap, easily accessible items. Ages 12-120, $10 p/p (all materials provided).

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

Tagged as: , Adults, Youth, Makers & creators, Ages 12+, Adults 15+

Kiama Knitting at the Library

04 Sep 2025 Come along to our monthly knit-in to get help with your stitches, your Wrap with Love squares or just to knit among friends.

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Makers & creators

Gardening 101 with Bunnings @ Gerringong Library

19 Sep 2025 Nowra Bunnings is coming to Gerringong Library! Join us for an informative springtime DIY workshop presented by Bunnings, where you'll learn the fundamentals of garden and plant care, including plant potting! Ages 15+, $5pp, all materials provided.

Gerringong Library, 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong 2534

Tagged as: , Makers & creators, Adults 15+

Digital Illustration with Daniela Franza @ Gerringong Library

04 Oct 2025 Join illustrator and museum professional Daniela Franza for a beginner-friendly digital illustration workshop using the Procreate app on iPad. Learn the basics of digital drawing (brush tools, layers and core techniques) and create your own simple finished artwork. Ages 15+, $30 p/p (BYO iPad, app and stylus).

Gerringong Library, 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong 2534

Tagged as: , Makers & creators, Adults 15+

Cross-stitch badge workshop @ Kiama Library

16 Oct 2025 Join us at Kiama Library for a fun, beginner-friendly cross-stitch workshop worthy of any of Miss Austen’s Regency heroines. This Makers & Creators workshop is part of our Jane Austen Festival 250th anniversary celebrations. Adults 12+, $10 p/p (all materials provided).

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

Tagged as: , Ages 12+

Cricut workshop: Fabric and more!

28 Oct 2025 What can’t a Cricut do? This month we will take you through how the machine can be used for fabric, veneer and metal crafts using mixed media and a variety of techniques - the perfect blend of traditional crafting and 21st Century tech! You’ll also design, print and construct a tote bag to take home. Adults 15+, $10 p/p.

Kiama Library, 7 Railway Parade, Kiama 2533

Tagged as: , Makers & creators, Ages 15-150, Adults 15+

Suggestions

What would you like to learn? Let us know on library@kiama.nsw.gov.au

Teach a session

Have a skill to share? You can teach a class! Share some examples of your work with us and we'll go from there. Email Carla at carlaj@kiama.nsw.gov.au