“So do you think it’s possible?,” I asked with a slightly concerned (but curiously hopeful) look on my face.
“Well, not really,” replied Zack, “But I do think we’re going to give it a good shot and we’re definitely going to learn a lot. Here’s how we can think about it…”
So began my conversation with Zack Johnson, my designated “Dream Coach” at TechShop.
A weekly roundup of craft fairs and a call for vendors.
In 2008, an eternity ago in the hackerspace world, Bre Pettis, Astera Schneeweisz, and Jens Ohlig solicited entries from hackers around the world to create a book about hackerspaces. They’ve finally put it out! This book documents where the hackerspace movement was in December of 2008. In that way it’s a bit of a time […]
At Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, Aaron Wolf Baum shows a tank of spirulina he grows from home. A bacterial superfood, spirulina can be grown in alkaline conditions that prevent contamination from harmful bacteria, and then can be filtered and eaten as an ingredient in such foods as guacamole, soups, or smoothies. Subscribe to the […]
I dreamed up this nifty project using vintage wooden spools of thread and round wooden drink coasters. I think these sweet stands are quite perfect for a mad tea party that features a variety of itty-bitty scrumptious treats.
By Katie Goodman If you’re a gardener or you have a neighbor with a garden, you might be wondering what to do with all of the zucchini. It’s that time of year again! This Microwave Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the perfect late-summer dessert. It stays moist with shredded zucchini and is simple and fast to […]
First in a series of shorts from Larchmont Films promoting Brighton’s first Mini Maker Faire to be held at the Brighton Dome on 3rd September (this Saturday). Featured here is Brighton programmer, Jason Hotchkiss, in front of the Brighton Pier demonstrating how to make music from lava lamps. Jason and the Mini Maker Faire team are passionate about sculpting or creating something unusual from the everyday.
