Hello, World Maker Faire
World Maker Faire isn’t just about sculpture and robots and art and fire — it’s also about the people whose lives are changed from attending.
Maker Faire
Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement.
Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these people come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
Explore below to see the best of Maker Faire, and head to makerfaire.com for more information.
R2-D2 Parties Under Massive Disco Balls at Maker Faire Milwaukee
Maker Faire Milwaukee was a huge success with robots and fun galore.
The Secret Storytellers Behind Maker Faire’s Exhibits
It may seem that Maker Faire is just a jumble of awesome projects. Actually, these things are placed very intentionally and with great care.
The Very First Maker Faire Berlin Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Donald Bell reports on his time spent at the first-ever Berlin Maker Faire, and recounts some of his favorite projects.
Finding Jim Henson in Junk: Animatronic Bots Will Make You Smile
Using junk to build animatronic bots is whimsical and amusing. These cobbled-together bots are just filled with personality.
In Praise of “Big” Maker Art
Not all big art is physically large. Sometimes small things can produce an environment that escapes the physical confines of the display.
Digitally “Paint” a Wall of 2,500 LEDs with Actual Brushes
By waving a special paintbrush in front of this wall of lights, you’re painting light onto its surface. 2,500 little lights shift colors as artists brush them on.