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Sparkhaus' STORY

It started with a backyard full of tools and not enough space to use them. Its journey continues with a decked out makerspace studio in Islington, Newcastle.
 
Sparkhaus’ co-founder Leanna dreamed of bringing the makerspace community feel she experienced back in her home state of Arizona, USA to her new home in Newcastle, Australia. Through many ups and downs, they have created a safe working space for anybody to make their creative visions a reality.
 
What makes Sparkhaus different?
They steer away from the bureaucracy within creative institutions and instead focus on the essence of the ‘maker’. Limitless environment – just a pure and diverse DIY atmosphere.

Community

Feel welcome in a space where you belong, no matter your background or story.

Learn

Expand your creative knowledge and skills with our regular workshops and training days.

Create

If you can dream it, you can create it! With our tools and equipment, the options are limitless.

Inspire

Encourage and be encouraged by other passionate makers in the studio every time you visit.

Community of Makers

Sparkhaus is an environment unlike any other. When you combine like-minded people and a stimulating environment, you can let your creativity run wild in a maker-filled social circle that will encourage you every step of the way.

No competition, judgment or exclusions – you are always welcome in our space!

Spark Your Creativity

Our mission is to build a vibrant creative group you can feel a part of, even when you are not in the studio. Our members come from all walks of life, and Sparkhaus takes pride in providing opportunities for everyone to be engaged. Learners, Teachers, Artists, Craftsmen, Mentors and Female Makers: re-engage with life and learning, to re-imagine your future.

Committee Members

Leanna

Founder

Hamish

Co-Founder

Pete

Secretary

Melissa

Treasurer

Marty

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Introducing our newest (and floofiest) member of the Sparkhaus family, meet Biscuit.
We love meeting your furry mates at the workshop keeping you company while working on your projects! ⚡️🐶⚡️
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#makerspace #newcastlensw #bringyourdogtowork #workshopdog #puppylove #dogsofinstagram

Introducing our newest (and floofiest) member of the Sparkhaus family, meet Biscuit.
We love meeting your furry mates at the workshop keeping you company while working on your projects! ⚡️🐶⚡️
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#makerspace #newcastlensw #bringyourdogtowork #workshopdog #puppylove #dogsofinstagram
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Mondays are for Making! We always say that our most valuable tool at Sparkhaus is our incredible brainstrust. We love seeing other members rally around a project and lend a helping hand if needed ⚡️
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#makerspace #newcastlensw #diy #woodworking #communityspaces #brainstrust #makersgonnamake

Mondays are for Making! We always say that our most valuable tool at Sparkhaus is our incredible brainstrust. We love seeing other members rally around a project and lend a helping hand if needed ⚡️
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#makerspace #newcastlensw #diy #woodworking #communityspaces #brainstrust #makersgonnamake
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Big shoutout to a friendly community member doing a garage clean out! The ‘Haus now has a few more powered hand tools for member use. Thank YOU! ⚡️#makerspace #charitableorganization #planer #circularsaw #jigsaw #circulareconomy #communityspaces

Big shoutout to a friendly community member doing a garage clean out! The ‘Haus now has a few more powered hand tools for member use. Thank YOU! ⚡️

#makerspace #charitableorganization #planer #circularsaw #jigsaw #circulareconomy #communityspaces
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Had some old warped offcuts ready for the…tip? No way! Ready for some upcycling for holding up the veggies this summer! Great little repurpose project ⚡️#makerspace #diy #upcycling #repurposed #woodcuts #gardenstakes #vampireready

Had some old warped offcuts ready for the…tip? No way! Ready for some upcycling for holding up the veggies this summer! Great little repurpose project ⚡️

#makerspace #diy #upcycling #repurposed #woodcuts #gardenstakes #vampireready
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Tool School this weekend! Sharpen your woodworking skills, or perhaps you're new and need a little guidance? See you at 3pm sharp for a facilitated walk through of the machines. FREE for members!!

Tool School this weekend! Sharpen your woodworking skills, or perhaps you`re new and need a little guidance? See you at 3pm sharp for a facilitated walk through of the machines. FREE for members!! ...

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Something WICKED this way comes!
Loved the vid from @krakdrag3d and couldn’t help ourselves 💀
Files from @cults3d; better outcomes using tree supports with the skulls!It’s SPOOKY TIME 💀👻#makerspace #newcastlensw #bambulab #bambuplasilk #halloween #3dprinting

Something WICKED this way comes!
Loved the vid from @krakdrag3d and couldn’t help ourselves 💀
Files from @cults3d; better outcomes using tree supports with the skulls!

It’s SPOOKY TIME 💀👻

#makerspace #newcastlensw #bambulab #bambuplasilk #halloween #3dprinting
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Another fabulous workshop in the bag!! Or in the cushion cover 😂🙌🏽
We’re so lucky to have such great instructors; thank you Lesley!#newcastlensw #makerspace #upcycling #diy #sewingproject #upskilling #makersgonnamake #makedontbuy

Another fabulous workshop in the bag!! Or in the cushion cover 😂🙌🏽
We’re so lucky to have such great instructors; thank you Lesley!

#newcastlensw #makerspace #upcycling #diy #sewingproject #upskilling #makersgonnamake #makedontbuy
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New vacuum setup in the Haus!!!

New vacuum setup in the Haus!!! ...

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