Attention Dallas makers: Creative Contraption’s Interactive Extravaganza is tonight!
Attention Dallas makers! Creative Contraption, an up-and-coming maker/artist space, is hosting their debut event tonight at Lee Harveys.
Year: 2010
Handmade Music NYC 11/14
Handmade Music in NYC is this Sunday: Handmade Music is part party, part science fair. Come meet people who make things that make music. This month: A duo of classical guitarists who play video games with their instruments A project that sequences beats as you play a game of checkers Chip music on Game Boy […]
How-To: Yarn Ball Wreath
See how you can work a little craft theme into your holiday decor with this lovely yarn ball wreath tutorial from Kristi of Life Through the Lens. [via @TheLongThread]
Beautiful 18th-century cometarium
This mechanical model of a comet’s orbit, based on the action of elliptical gears, is dated to 1766, and is housed at Harvard’s Putnam Gallery. From which:
This apparatus was designed to demonstrate how the speed of a comet varies in its orbit according to Kepler’s law of equal areas. The comet Benjamin Martin chose for this instrument is Halley’s Comet, which goes around the Sun every 75 1/2 years. Martin began producing cometaria before Halley’s Comet made its predicted return, and so was betting that Halley would prove correct in his theory.
Interestingly, the device turns out to be not an entirely accurate demonstration of Kepler’s second law. Physicist Martin Beech of the University of Regina has studied the history and mechanics of cometaria at great length. His clearinghouse page is an excellent source of detailed information.
Embroidered Maps by Nick DeFord
Artist Nick DeFord uses a lot of maps and embroidery. I really dig the subtle texture on the one above, titled “Lost.”
Tammis Keefe Tribute Fabric at Houston Quilt Market
I’ve really enjoyed following all of Kim’s reports from the International Quilt Market in Houston over on True Up . The new fabric preview that has me most excited is for the Tammis Keefe tribute collection from Michael Miller. Keefe was a prolific mid-century artist and textile designer with a fantastic whimsical style. I have […]
Moxie’s Needle-Poked Solo Show in Seattle: Hungry
Needlefelting enchantress Moxie will be debuting her first solo show filled with inspired Hungry woolen creations. Proprietress Kristen Rask interviews Moxie about the show on the Schmancy blog. Hungry Opening Reception Friday, November 12 5:30pm – 8:00pm Schmancy Gallery 1932 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 206-728-8008 Moxie’s book, I Felt Awesome, is now available for presale […]
