Even if You Donโt Make Things, Youโre Important to the Community
Your role in the maker community doesn’t depend on physically making something
Makerspaces
How the First Humanitarian Maker Faire Advocated for Empowerment, not Charity
The recent Kathmandu Mini Maker Faire was the first humanitarian-focused Faire and was an exercise not in charity, but in supporting and empowering the local community.
Teachers Can Fund Classroom Makerspaces with DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is a great option for funding a makerspace in your classroom.
6 Essential Tips for Designing Your Makerspaceโs Layout
When planning a makerspace, most think about designing for creativity.ย Itโs important to think about the types of projects that will be completed in the space, how many people will use the space at any given time, and the equipment on your must-have versus nice-to-have lists. However, there are also a few considerations that often go […]
Makers + Museum = Magic in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Makerspace and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum are a perfect match to tackle Maker Faire Milwaukee and other collaborative projects.
Made in Baltimore: Onboarding New Makerspace Members
Someone wants to join your makerspace (Great!), how do you ensure that they understand your expectations and get them ready to use the space?
Gathering Case Studies to Understand the Scope of Makerspace Needs
Some problems have been defined and now makerspace organizers are looking for people willing to explore issues in greater detail.
