This hands-on Maker Space session explores how technologies like 3D printing and AI-assisted “vibe coding” are making it easier to create, prototype and experiment.

Held at the Paraparaumu Library Maker Space, the session is designed to show how ideas can move from concept to something tangible using tools that are already available locally.

The focus is on practical application, understanding how these tools work, what can be created, and how they can support early-stage testing and development without significant cost or complexity.

This is an opportunity to get familiar with the tools, see how others are using them, and explore what might be possible in your own context.

What is the Maker Space?

The Paraparaumu Library Maker Space is a publicly accessible space designed to support learning, experimentation and practical making.

It provides access to tools such as 3D printers and digital technologies that allow individuals and businesses to test ideas, build prototypes and develop new skills.

As these tools become more relevant to how products and services are developed, spaces like this offer a low-barrier way to explore what’s possible and apply it in a business context.