Maker Faire videos
RocketBoom’s AMAZING collection of videos from Maker Faire Austin 2007! – Link.
Announcements
Crafting exotic gizmos from everyday stuff
Austin American-Statesman on Maker Faire… – Cosmic rays that were transformed into techno music, tabletop arcade machines, a device that automatically brews beer and all manner of robots were part of the cacophony of clever creations featured at this weekend’s Maker Faire. The event, which began Saturday, gave more than 300 makers — people who […]
Curbly Candy Corn Challenge
JoAnn has pushed back the deadline for the Curbly Candy Corn Challenge to October 29! She writes: The Challenge: Transform these corn syrupy wedges into something seasonally superior for your home. Or, take a cue from its traditional three color stripes, and use it as an aesthetic for you next creation. Just blog about your […]
Free Copy of Craft, Inc.
Andrea is giving away a copy of the book Craft, Inc., by Meg Mateo Ilasco. She writes: This book is packed with great information about how to name your business, getting publicity, developing products and lots more. One of the best things about the book is all the great interviews with established crafty entrepeneurs. They […]
Owl Amigurumi Class Tomorrow
Narumi Ogawa let us know that she is having an Amigurumi class tomorrow at The Little Knittery from 1 to 4 pm. She is teaching the Owl, which is perfect for Halloween. The class includes owl eyes, pipe cleaner (for the beak), stuffing, and owl pattern. The Owl pattern is exclusive to the class and […]
MAKE NYC – Thursday, October 25th
Ryan writes in – More great interactivity for DIY enthusiasts in New York City on Thursday, October 25th, at ETSY Labs! The second ever Make:NYC Meeting includes: 6:15PM: Electronics Lab Get into the Halloween spirit and learn some basic electronics with the Spooky Noise Lab. Only minimal skill is required. $5 buys you a seat, […]
Maker Faire eve!
Maker Faire eve!!! * When: October 20-21, 2007 * Were: at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, Texas * Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm Build, CRAFT, hack, play, MAKE. Arts • Crafts • Engineering • Green • Music • Science Maker Faire: two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, science projects […]