Review: Framework Laptop 13
Framework’s Laptop 13 isn’t just a capable machine, but one you can repair and keep using indefinitely.
Meet the Maker: Robert Quattlebaum of Lumanoi
Robert Quattlebaum makes high-end interactive Lumanoi light sculptures from wood, acrylic, and custom circuitry.
How One Illinois District Keeps Its School Maker Faire Alive
What does a decade of dedicated makerspace programming in a public school district look like? Recently, we talked with Dain Elman, the Instructional Coach for STEM, makerspace teacher, and School Maker Faire coordinator at Gurnee District 56 Schools, about an hour north of Chicago near(ish) the Western shore of Lake Michigan. Gurnee District 56 is […]
It’s Always the “Season of Making” in Hammond
School City of Hammond, a school district just south of Chicago on the Illinois border, launched its first Maker-Faire to come together and celebrate the skills of students and staff. The theme was to celebrate a season of making to welcome in the holiday and winter season and provide an opportunity for the community to […]
Flying High: Using Drones to Inspire the Future Leaders of STEM
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Make: Live – Inspiring Young Makers with Steph Piper
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time Join Dale Dougherty and Steph Piper, author of the new Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition activity and guide book, to explore how “skill trees” transform learning into a game that motivates young makers along their STEAM path. Inspire discovery in budding makers! “Skill trees” provide essential […]
Turn It Up! 3D-Printed Wood Lathe
Start turning wood with a 3D printer the long way, by printing this cheap lathe.