Hammerspace, the local community workshop in Kansas City, really brought in an impressive show this year. They created a starship bridge simulator. This was complete with everything you would expect if you’ve ever seen an episode of Star Trek. There were multiple stations, each with a unique and important role in completing the mission. Flashing […]
One of the booths that was catching a lot of attention was this rainbow of color and texture just as you entered the building. Nerd Girl Yarns is based just outside of Kansas City, though they get their fibers from all over the world. Their booth at the Kansas City Maker Faire was pretty packed […]
The first day of the 4th annual Kansas City Maker Faire is coming to an end. I’ve been wandering around all day talking to people and seeing some incredible things. What is always striking is the variety you’ll find at a Maker Faire. You can literally go from perfume making to electric cars in five […]
The 4th annual Maker Faire Kansas City starts tomorrow morning! Being a Missouri native myself, this particular Maker Faire holds a special place in my heart. This was the first place I saw Arc Attack, and I have countless fond memories of the breathtaking location, the Union Station. As we mentioned last week, there are […]
Summers in Kansas City can be brutal; temperatures can top triple digits, compounded with a high humidity that makes the outdoors feel like a sauna. However, this past weekend, while half the country was suffering through blast furnace like weather, it was more like glorious spring in the City of Fountains. Great weather meant a big turnout for the city’s third Mini Maker Faire.
Slideshow of delights from day two. Over 300 makers, enthusiastic crowds, intuitive exhibit layout, and fantastic, mild weather made Maker Faire Kansas City 2013 a joy to experience.
A big weekend of making is on tap for this weekend at Maker Faire Kansas City June 29-30. The fair will be held at Kansas City’s Union Station and is drawing makers from across the Midwest and beyond. Ink Magazine published a great preview of the fair along with some excellent portraits of makers who will be showing their stuff this weekend.
