Maker Spotlight

Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist’s utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making. Michael has participated in both Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire and Maker Faire Bay Area. In 2015, at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, he and a crew did a live metal casting demonstration, and at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016, his Cosmic Carousel sculpture was a central focus of the event.

While on the hunt for potential exhibits for Maker Faire Bay Area 2024, I found Rob Richards and his upcoming project, “Echoes of the Heart,” that he’s bringing to Burning Man 2024. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Rob is both a visual artist and an industrial engineer. “Echoes of the Heart” is ambitious — a […]

Meet Chloe and Aimee, the creative force behind ChloeSaurusCrafts!

Name Laura Mathews Where are you located? Nottingham, United Kingdom What is your day job? Artist, Sculptor and puppet maker, I also work 2 days a week at Nottingham Trent University as a lecturer and technician in the School of Art. Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? I am a member of the Nottingham Hackspace and […]

Name Richard Cleveland Where are you located? Calgary, Alberta Canada What is your day job? Product Specialist/Content Creator Youtube | Website What kinds of stuff do you make? If it can be 3d printed then I print it. How did you get started making stuff? I have been into making before it was a thing! […]

Name Donald Edward Moore Where are you located? Long Beach, Ca W hat is your day job? retired Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? No, I would if I found one locally. What kinds of stuff do you make? bicycles How did you get started making stuff? I am self-taught. What is something that you’ve made […]