What Kids say About Maker Faire
I sat down with a group of kids, some of whom joined me on for Maker Faire’s Education Day and asked, “What’s so great about Maker Faire?” Here’s what they told me.
Year: 2013
How-To: Geometric Tote Bag Embroidery
Make a bold statement with one simple stitch: dress up a plain tote bag with this geometric pattern embroidery tutorial!
MAKE and RadioShack Expand Partnership
Very soon, it’s going to be a lot easier to find great projects, materials, and tools for prospective makers to build with and use to expand their skills. This week, just in time for Maker Faire Bay Area, RadioShack and Maker Media announced a major expansion of their partnership.
Spartans, Space Marines, and Imperial Guardsmen
One of the most memorable sights from Maker Faire Bay Area last year was watching Petaluma, Calif.-based artist Shawn Thorsson‘s jaw-dropping 8-foot-tall Space Marines towering above the crowd as they worked their way through. Shawn is a master prop builder and was featured on the cover of MAKE Volume 32. He’ll be back with his […]
How to Prepare for Maker Faire
For those of you heading to Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend (May 18 & 19), here are some suggestions to enhance your experience. Suggestions include pre-Faire planning, transportation, the Maker Faire app, and more.
How-To: Simple Four Square Quilt
Have quilt blocks dancing through your dreams, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this tutorial for making your own striking yet simple four square quilt!
How-To: Simple Wooden Rings
Create your own beautiful wooden jewelry with this simple wooden ring tutorial!