Do you have an unfinished website, or perhaps a few? Are you interested in learning how to build a website from the ground up? Then the Ballarat IndieWeb Meetup is for you. We’re creating a relaxed monthly space for sharing projects, learning from one another, and tinkering with the smaller, stranger and more independent side of the web: a place where you own your identity, publish your own content and have a site to call your own. Come along and meet local people who understand how the pieces fit together, from choosing a domain and setting up DNS to finding hosting and publishing your first page. Whether you’re starting from scratch or have been building websites for decades, there will be people willing to share what they know. There will be no pitches, growth hacking or pressure to turn your hobby into a startup just people making and sharing interesting things and helping one another along. Come along to show off what you've made or just to get some inspiration. Beginners, experienced builders and the merely curious are all welcome. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards keeping Ballarat Hackerspace running. Existing paying monthly or full-time Hackerspace members may attend free of charge, but a ticket is still required so we know you’re coming. Held at Ballarat Hackerspace, 136a Albert Street, Ballarat Central (of course we have our own indieweb website too: indieweb.au)

The Ballarat Hackerspace is hosting "Introduction to 3D Printing for Makers and Artists" workshops on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Whether you're an amateur maker, artist, professional product designer/prototyper, or just keen learner of hands-on crafts, this is a casual workshop evening for adults of all skill levels to learn how 3D printers work, go through the workflow from creating/finding artwork and editing/slicing the files, to a small finished product/item that you can take home with you. Absolutely no experience necessary, volunteer members of the Hackerspace will be on hand to show you through the process. We're also doing "Introduction to Laser Cutting" workshops on the 3rd Wedneday of every month. Check our website for more details if you're interested in that. Thanks to the City of Ballarat for helping fund these workshops for the community. Tickets are required for all participants (including members), and bookings close 24 hours before the event so that we can plan appropriately for numbers.   Workshops are 18+ only due to insurance/liability reasons. Tickets are free for existing members of the Hackerspace. If you're currently a member and wish to attend, please make sure you're logged in to TidyHQ and the free ticket below will process for you.

BRAIN: AI Applications & Tooling Meetup Come share and learn how people are actually using AI in their day-to-day work, whether that's coding, engineering, creative projects, or solving business problems. We skip the "what is AI" basics, focusing more on practical, real workflows, useful tools, and honest experiences. You don't need to be an AI expert, just curious to learn more. This month's feature speaker is still being confirmed, but the meetup runs regardless, so come along. Want the main talk slot? Get in touch. Otherwise it's an open night: bring a lightning talk, a project you're working on, or just your questions about AI and tooling. What to expect Main talk: a 45-60 minute feature talk on an emerging AI technology or a unique use-case. Lightning talks: stand up for five minutes and show how you use AI day to day, or a project you're excited about. Bring your own. News about BRAIN (the Ballarat Regional AI Network) and future meetups. Who should come: anyone already tinkering with AI or ready to move beyond the basics. Developers, engineers, creators, and business folks are all welcome. Bring your laptop if you want to try things out. Hosted by Dr Rob Layton from BRAIN, the Ballarat Regional Artificial Intelligence Network. Rob has more than 15 years of experience working with AI, leads the Ballarat AI Meetups, and is a highly experienced technology trainer. This is a collaboration between BRAIN (www.brain.net.au) and the Ballarat Hackerspace. We're planning more sessions, so let us know if you'd like to present your own AI workflow at a future meetup. Tickets are required, so grab yours and we'll see you there. New to AI, or after a friendlier intro? Come to the Ballarat AI Exchange instead. See the previous AI Exchange.