So You Want to Make a Makerspace?
Makerspaces are fantastic resources in their communities, offering classes and tools to aspiring and expert makers alike. But how do you start a space?
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.
Are You Ready for Maker Faire?
If you’re coming to the fair, plan your time and keep your eyes open for these sights, activities and resources throughout the grounds.
Making World Maker Faire Green
When you throw a party for tens of thousands of makers you can expect quite a mess. This year, World Maker Faire New York is expected to draw approximately 75,000 attendees and about 650 makers over the weekend. With a crowd like that, all those coffee cups, pizza crusts, soda cans, and paper plates add up. But Alyson Schill has a plan for all that trash. And the plan is not to treat it like trash but rather a renewable resource.
How VCs Look at the Maker Market
VC have a role in the maker market. Investors bring more than their money to the table. Business relationships and experience to advise a new CEO can be a major advantage for a hardware start-up if they find the right investor for them.
Video Game Plushies from 3D Models
Inspired by a video game, I wanted a stuffed animal of a certain character. I discovered it wasn’t difficult to turn 3D models into viable sewing patterns. Here’s my process.
Experiment Your Way to a Better Life
There’s a great quote from the founder of Habitat for Humanity: “It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than it is to think yourself into a new way of acting.” I live by that motto. Crafting and making isn’t just for objects. You can also make/craft/invent a better personality, a stronger sense of ethics and new habits.
Sawaya’s Melting Man: The Art of the Brick
World-renowned New York-based Lego artist Nathan Sawaya has a unique and inspired vision when it comes to creating large-scale sculptures from Lego bricks. His work has been shown across the United States and in countries around the globe, including Israel, China, Australia, Taiwan, and Singapore. Many of his pieces are currently on tour in an […]
