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San Diego’s Balboa Park Celebrates the Multicultural Maker Creativity of the Region

San Diego’s Balboa Park Celebrates the Multicultural Maker Creativity of the Region

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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This weekend, the fifth annual Maker Faire San Diego takes over historic Balboa Park, featuring 200+ local and regional makers displaying their creations throughout 10 venues and two robust outdoor zones.

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17 Fun Projects to See at Maker Faire San Diego

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Filled to the brim with over 200 makers, Maker Faire San Diego is spread throughout the massive park, and a ticket to the Faire also gets you admission to 10 participating museums housed in the park.

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Maker Spotlight: Chris Clark

Maker Spotlight: Chris Clark

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Chris Clark built Shaper Studios out of his love for surfing and crafting custom surfboards. Meet him next month at Maker Faire San Diego!

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Maker Faire San Diego: Calling All Early Birds and Makers

Maker Faire San Diego: Calling All Early Birds and Makers

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Calling all artists and makers for the San Diego Mini Maker Faire!

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