Saturday, November 14, 10am–3pm
Discover. Create. Celebrate.
Join us at Central Library for Makerfest, a one-day festival celebrating Hamilton’s innovative and creative maker community. Explore live demos, connect with local makers, try hands-on workshops, and shop unique creations — all while discovering what you can make at HPL’s Makerspaces.
Event Details
Live Demonstrations
See innovation in action with 3D printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery, audio recording and more. Makers and HPL Staff will guide you through the creative process.
Information Tables
Learn what’s happening across Hamilton’s maker community. Local organizations and partners will share resources, ideas and ways to get involved.
Hands-On Workshops
Visit workshops where you can design, build and experiment. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned maker, there’s a workshop for you.
Curated Vendors Market
Shop local, handmade, and unique goods crafted by Hamilton makers. From art and jewelry to practical tools, every item has a story and a maker behind it.
Meet the Makers
Explore the work of more than 25 maker vendors at Makerfest.
- Adria Leduc Ceramics
- Artbyte
- Bird Song Witchery
- Buchanan Studios
- Dilli Dali Art
- Evil B Creative
- Finnavere
- Fractal Fiber Clothing
- Freakmeats
- Glass Codex
- Glass by Meysa
- glassbyvic
- Gushism
- Hamilton Typewriter Company
- lil yarn guyz
- mckaymaille
- Seagauhl
- Shadow Alley Design
- Starlit Beading
- Studio Still Awake
- Take Two Kids
- Tali Tjiang Embroidery
- The Better Days Club
- This Fragile World
- Toadtype
- Tuft District Rugs
- Val + Ewe
A Month of Making
Get ready for Makerfest with Makerspace activities at HPL branches leading up to the big day. Try something new, learn a skill or bring your ideas to life with help from our expert Staff. Explore Makerspace programs., opens a new window
Hamilton Public Library’s Makerspaces are your hub for creativity and innovation. With tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, vinyl cutters, recording studios, and more, there’s no limit to what you can create. Whether you want to prototype, craft, record or explore, Makerspaces are here for you.
Learn more: hpl.ca/makerspaces