4th Annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire Next Weekend

Screen Shot 2014-05-28 at 12.51.00 PM
Titanoboa slithers through the crowd at the 2013 Vancouver Mini Maker Faire

The 4th annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is quickly approaching, taking place next weekend, on June 7 and 8 at the PNE Forum. It’s going to be action-packed and filled with maker spirit! If you live in the Pacific Northwest, in BC, or in Canada, make the journey and come celebrate the joy of making with us nice Canadians!

Aspiring makers of all ages can get even more hands-on at the Faire’s first curated workshop series, offering puppet-making, letterpress, Arduino, knot-work bracelets, Lego, the list goes on! What’s more, this year’s Speakers Series includes experts on 3D printing, sustainable fashion, making money, green building, electronic music production, graffiti knitting, collaborative projects, and more!

Colin Johnson's AT-AT from Vancouver Mini Maker Faire 2013
Colin Johnson’s AT-AT from Vancouver Mini Maker Faire 2013

Check out this great recap video by Stephanie Wiriahardja from the 2013 Vancouver Mini Maker Faire for a taste:

YouTube player

Scope a slideshow from last year’s Faire for more eye candy. And be sure to browse the entire list of makers who will be sharing what they make.

img_4977

What will the next generation of Make: look like? We’re inviting you to shape the future by investing in Make:. By becoming an investor, you help decide what’s next. The future of Make: is in your hands. Learn More.

Tagged

Emily Smith is the driving force behind Vancouver Mini Maker Faire and Vancouver Maker Foundation. She is an avid textile artist and community organizer with a focus on facilitating collaborative and creative workspaces as well as maker-oriented projects and educational programming.

View more articles by Emily Smith
Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server!

ADVERTISEMENT

Escape to an island of imagination + innovation as Maker Faire Bay Area returns for its 16th iteration!

Prices Increase in....

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
FEEDBACK