Month: November 2012

Something to Make children's book

The Gift of Something to Make

Jane Werner, a friend who is Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, was on a trip in Scotland when she visited the “Old Children’s Bookshop” in Edinburgh. “I just loved the name of the store,” she commented. She found this book called Something to Make and bought it for me. The book was published […]

Get Ready Tokyo: Maker Faire is Coming!

Get Ready Tokyo: Maker Faire is Coming!

Tokyo’s first Maker Faire is set for Dec. 1-2. The city has hosted smaller MAKE: Meetings but this is the first official Maker Faire. Back in 2009, Tokyo’s MAKE: Meeting attracted 600 people over two days and about 20 makers. Maker Faire Tokyo is expected to draw about 10,000 visitors over two days. There are 250 makers signed up with a list of 30 or more on the waiting list. Making is big in Tokyo.