Dublin Maker

We can't wait to see some of past, present and hopefully future makers at A4 Sounds tomorrow! Come along to find out more about Dublin Maker, the Dublin Maker community and what being part of the festival is like!

Join us this Thursday (March 19th) for Bring‑A‑Make Night at A4 Sounds! Come along for a relaxed evening, finding out about Dublin Maker, showing off your projects, chatting with other makers about your projects, and have a bit of pizza. 7–9pm, St. Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborough

Join us for Bring‑A‑Make Night on 19 March at A4 Sounds! Come along to find out more about exhibiting at Dublin Maker, show off your work-in-progress projects, meet other makers, and chat over a couple of slices of pizza. A4 Sounds, 7–9pm, St. Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborough.

We currently have 10 regular studio memberships available at A4 Sounds. We are looking for artists from the following disciplines to join our studio community: • Sculpture • Print • Photography • Ceramics • Textiles • Media

Thinking about getting involved in Dublin Maker 2026? Do you want to know more about what it’s really like? Come along to our Bring‑A‑Make nights or join one of our online Q&A sessions. They’re a great chance to meet other makers! Online sessions reg: forms.gle/T7b2oKqZZHnX2Z…

Have you heard? Our Open Call for Makers is Now Open! Got a project, invention, artwork, or experiment you'd love to share? Apply now to showcase your creation and be part of an amazing community of makers. Head over to our website to find out more! youtube.com/watch?v=p4m07s…

Our favourite time of year has arrived - the Dublin Maker Open Call is officially open! Bring a project, a process, or a way of making and be part of this year’s festival at Leopardstown Racecourse on 22-23 August More info: dublinmaker.ie/open-call #DublinMaker2026

Great seeing some of our previous Makers at Comic Con this weekend - especially exciting as Ghostbusters Ireland celebrated their 10th Anniversary on Saturday!

It’s #EngineersWeek (Feb 28–Mar 6)! Hands-on workshops, demos & family-friendly events are happening nationwide. Join a plug-wiring session at Tog Hackspace or the Explore Engineering Showcase at Shannon Airport (Thurs, 5pm). Find events near you: engineersireland.ie/Schools/Engine…

We’re hosting a TouchDesigner Meetup in Noid Lab from 7pm (Wed 25 Feb) — with two workshops led by Louise and Daire. Expect plenty of creative coding / generative art chats, show-and-tell, and good company. 🎟️ Tickets (limited): eventbrite.com/e/touchdesigne… #TouchDesigner

🌸 Richmond Barracks Easter Fair — Sat 4 April, 11–5 🌸 Vendor applications now open! A great chance for local makers to showcase their work. Apply: richmondbarracks.ie/news/vendors-e… Deadline: 26 Feb 2026 📧 fairs@richmondbarracks.ie @dublincitycouncil @dublin_ie #DublinMaker

👥 Teams of up to 3 participants — team up with friends, family, or classmates. If you love making, storytelling, and a bit of friendly competition, this is right up your alley. Teams welcome! 👉 Visit fabconnecther.eu/challenge-hub or Creative Spark's socials for full detail

💡 How it works: 1️⃣ Pick a remarkable woman who inspires you 2️⃣ Research her story and legacy 3️⃣ Create something inspired by her (prototype or digital project) 4️⃣ Present your project in a short video 🎁 Win a €50 gift voucher!

Our friends at @CreativeSparkie have launched the Fab & Fierce Challenge - celebrating women making waves in STEAM through creative builds and digital projects.

Together, these makers added texture, colour, and a strong sense of hands-on creativity to the festival. #IrishMakers #DublinMaker25

And Jen’s Felt and Fairytales offered a thoughtful display of detailed felt pieces and small scenes that demonstrated the skill and patience behind the craft.

As part of our Reliving Dublin Maker 2025 series, we’re taking a closer look at some of the craft-focused makers who helped shape the atmosphere of the day. HeR Crafts had floral crowns appearing all over the festival, worn proudly by children who made them themselves.