Columbus Mini Maker Faire Set for Oct. 13
The second Columbus Mini Maker Faire gets underway this coming Sunday, from noon to 6pm at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI).
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10 Favorite Things at Portland’s Mini Maker Faire
My husband and I had the opportunity to attend (representing GeekMom) the Mini-Maker Faire in Portland, Oregon over the second weekend in September. The Faire was held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) which has been part of Oregon for more than 65 years. A side parking lot was packed with all sorts of activities for the weekend. We didn’t bring out kids, but Jonathan Liu of GeekDad attended with his children and experienced different projects than we did. Here are ten of our favorite things from the weekend.
Big Weekend for Mini Maker Faires on the East Coast
We’re still recovering from World Maker Faire New York but the maker fun isn’t over on the East Coast. There are three mini maker faire set for this weekend: the Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire in Maine, the (Silver Spring Mini Maker Faire in Maryland, and the Champlain Mini Maker Faire in Vermont.
The Greatest Show (and Tell) in Nashville
Last Saturday was the first ever Mini Maker Faire for Nashville, TN and by all accounts it was very successful.
Reporting Back from the 5th annual Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire (and Foo Fest, and AS220 Labs!)
An incredible visual tour of the 5th annual Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire in Providence, including shots of Foo Fest and AS220 Labs. Making is alive and well in “The Creative Capital” of Providence!
Making Hundreds of Unique Mini Maker Faire Posters With Processing
We needed a poster for the Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire this year, so I decided to use a Processing sketch to do the work for me. By using a generative program I could make each poster unique, within the design constraints of the event. The key is to use Processing’s PDF library to record a printable version of everything you’re drawing on the screen. When you’re done, you just bring the PDF to your local copy shop or fine art large format printer.
A Global Call: East Bay to Silver Spring to Hong Kong to Saint-Malo
There are still 55 Maker Faires yet to come in 2013, many with open and active Calls for Makers. Check this list organized by continent and start organizing your Fall 2013 tour!
