Find your people. Fuel your creativity.

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Find your people. Fuel your creativity. *

An inspiring creative space hire in Bayside Melbourne

Hire our creative space for your next event

  • Host your own Workshop

    Hold your next workshop, event, client meeting or team brainstorming session at Bayside Makerspace. Suitable for up to 10 participants for a workshop requiring table use or up to 15 with seats only. BOOK a obligation free walk through today.

  • Creative Community

    We have grown quite a Creative Community here at Bayside Makerspace and are happy to share your event on socials you tag @BaysideMakerspace posters in the window to help promote your workshop or event!

  • Private Events

    Do you have creative buddies you'd like to catch up with but don't have the space at home? Why not hire the Makerspace for your next catch up, BYO nibble's, TV available for music or watching your favorite show. A versatile place to host a gathering.

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Need to know

  • Bayside Makerspace offers a unique and vibrant location for hosting:

    • Creative Workshops

    • Writing Workshops

    • Craft Workshops

    • Book Clubs

    • Talks/presentations

    • Events

    • Launches

    • Client consultations or meetings

    • Remote working / Co-working / brainstorming sessions

    • A quiet place to gather your thoughts!

    Hire includes full access to the main area of the Makerspace featuring purpose-built craft tables, a TV screen for presenting, showing a birds eye view of your live work, online meetings, Bluetooth speakers, free wifi, whiteboards, a tea and coffee trolley, and bathroom facilities. It can accommodate small creative workshops of 1 to 10 people seated at the tables, and seating for up to 15 people is available if tables are not required.

    Bayside Makerspace reserves its right to decline requests for hiring the premises for purposes that do not align with its values.

    Marketing
    Although the Hire Fee is just for the space we will help you promote your event by:
    🤳🏼Sharing some of your social media posts that Bayside Makerspace is tagged in.
    🪧Poster in the Makerspace street window (you to provide)

  • HIRE PASS OPTIONS

    3 Hour Block Hire - $80

    Full Day Hire 9am to 5pm - $150

    Extended Day Hire 9am to 9pm - $220

    Hire Packs

    Buy 3 Hire Passes get 10% off (valid 6 months)

    Buy 5 Hire Passes get 1 free (valid 6 months)

    Additional discounts for regular bookings (no cancellations or make-ups for regular bookings as the Makerspace will have scheduled it's Workshops around your regular time slot.

    BOND $200 per hire date returned within 2 business days upon inspection

  • Creative Workshops Add-Ons
    Let me help you! Do you need assistance with socials or logistics on the day?

    Provide us some photos/videos & workshop descriptions and we'll have you launching your workshop with a bang!!

    Creative Workshops “Promote Me”
    🌟Create 6 Social Media Posts to promote your event -
    🌟2 REELS
    🌟2 STORIES
    🌟1 STATIC POST
    🌟1 CAROUSEL POST
    🌟Edited Content, caption & hashtags sent to you ready to post
    🌟Your event sent to our community email list
    🌟Listed on the homepage of the Bayside Makerspace website
    Investment: $65

    Creative Workshops “Box Office”
    Have us create your event listing on the Bayside Makerspace booking platforms (Eventbrite & ClassBento) and then once the workshop is complete ticket sales less the platform fees will be transferred to you.

    🌟Listed on the home page of our website
    🌟Personal Discount Codes you can share with your family & friends
    🌟Specific referral links to reduce commission fees to booking platform
    🌟Text message reminder to participants
    🌟Post Workshop Thankyou email
    Investment: $65

    Creative Workshops “Third Hand”
    Do you need a hand? Hire me for your Workshop to do what you need!
    Examples:
    🌟Hostess: Welcoming guests & facilitating engagement
    🌟Assistant: during the workshop to you or participants
    🌟iPhone Photographer: Taking photos/videos for marketing materials (raw files sent to you)
    🌟Third Hand: The hand you wish you had when you need during the workshop!
    🌟Play DJ
    Investment: $55 per hour

    **please note Third Hand does not include facilitating a workshop, for this you will need to book a Private Workshop instead.

  • I will do a little happy dance that you have chosen Bayside Makerspace as your venue and then once I calm down I will jump on the computer and send you an invoice and our booking agreement/contract and then you will complete all the questions and deposit your payment and you will be booked!!

    If there is any date clashes or alike I will reach out personally to see what/when we can accomodate.

    In the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions - baysidemakerspace@gmail.com or thru the Contact form on the website

    Thank you so much!!

    Sez xx

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Find your community at our creative events

Creative Huddle

A casual, crafty night to fill your creative cup. Bring your own project or try something new with our tools and prompts—no pressure, just good vibes. Whether you're here to make, chat, or simply chill, you're in good company.
Create, connect, and unwind—your way.

Writers Without A Cause

Need a creative kickstart? Join our fortnightly writing group for inspiration, accountability, and the company of fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're plotting a novel, journaling for sanity, or just want a reason to show up and write—this is your space.
No pressure, just pages. Come write with us.

Creative Co Working

Need to actually finish that project? Book into our 3-hour co-working sessions for focused, productive time with creative accountability buddies by your side. Bring your laptop, sketchpad, planner—whatever you're working on—and get it done, together.
Momentum loves company. Let’s co-work.

Does this sound like your vibe?

  • woman holding her abstract art piece

    Bayside Makerspace is absolutely fantastic. Sez runs so many different courses, there really is something for everyone. Sez is really lovely - Chelsea and the Bayside area are so lucky to have such a great place for those that enjoy arts & craft.

    Danielle

  • Three women smiling with their crative projects holding proudly

    “I make it a priority to attend as many workshops as I can because they recharge me and fuel my creativity. So grateful for this beautiful community Sez has cultivated!”

    Priscilla

  • “Always a fun and inspiring night with arty friends and creative pursuits, in a cosy cute space!”

    Naomi

  • Lady with red shirt holding a needle felting creation of a whale

    "The creative huddle is perfect way to explore your creative side."

    Kimmy

  • Creative community around the table at the makerspace with crafts

    "It was more than just a creative space—it felt like a little pocket of community. Can’t wait to go back..”

    Rocio

Private & Custom Creative Events

Private & Custom Creative Events

Book Your Private Creative Event
Bring your crew, pick a workshop—or create your own! From tufting to resin art, we’ll help you craft a hands-on, unforgettable event full of creativity and fun perfect for birthdays, Hen’s, friendversaries, creative dates, team building!

Find out more!
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