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Maker Campus This Fall: Animatronic Assistants, Working with EVA Foam, and Laser Cutting

Maker Campus This Fall: Animatronic Assistants, Working with EVA Foam, and Laser Cutting

By Daniel Schneiderman

Daniel Schneiderman

Dan is the Community Manager at Make: Community. He is also a space enthusiast, event organizer, and co-chair of Maker Faire Rochester. Dan can often be found developing hands-on activities for maker events through Rochester and New York State.

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so many awesome classes. Get your spots reserved now!

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A Maker Builds Her Dream Shop

A Maker Builds Her Dream Shop

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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YouTube maker star, April Wilkerson, designs and builds her own workshop.

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Building a Folding Shop Workbench

Building a Folding Shop Workbench

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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How to build a sturdy, folding workbench for a multi-use space.

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Weekend Watch: Tiny Home Living with the Von Thompsons

Weekend Watch: Tiny Home Living with the Von Thompsons

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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The Von Thompsons are living a charmed life in Washington in their converted school bus tiny home. See how they make small living spaces.

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Watch How to Design and Construct a Portable, Folding Workbench

Watch How to Design and Construct a Portable, Folding Workbench

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Need a workbench solution for a small workshop? The portable workshop from the Paoson WoodWorking channel might be for you.

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Blacksmiths Gather to See, Hear, Teach, and Learn

Blacksmiths Gather to See, Hear, Teach, and Learn

By Hep Svadja

Hep Svadja

Light cutter, fashion trend hunter, urbex artist, and space enthusiast.

Staff Photographer and Photo Editor at Make.

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Hammers rang on anvils, and the air smelled of forging as the California Blacksmith Association held their Annual Spring Conference in Hollister, California. Billed this year as the Western States Conference instead of just California, blacksmiths came from all over the U.S. and beyond to share knowledge and techniques. Daily hands-on workshops were led by […]

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10 Hands-On Workshops for Kids at Maker Faire

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Whether you’re a young maker yourself or the parent of one, I’m sure you’re just as excited about Maker Faire as we are. While we invite people of all ages to roam throughout the Faire, you’ll definitely want to check out the plethora of exhibits specifically aimed at young makers. Here are 10 exhibits that […]

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