Monday, February 9, 2015

NaBloPoMo: Maker Faire


ORBIT 2 Kinetic Sculpture by Carl Pisaturo at 2008 Maker Faire (wikipedia)

Today's NaBloPoMo prompt: "Have you ever been to a Maker Faire? What was the most impressive project you saw?"

According to the internet, "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."

I have never been to one yet alone heard of Maker Faire before, have you? It sounds intriguing though, considering I am curious by nature. Most likely because, well, I swear I haven't graduated from age two yet! The question "Why?" is still one of my favourites! ;)

If anything, I would hope that the faire would hold some of the inventions I create, at least in my mind, over the years! Unfortunately, I do not know any inventors and suppose I would have to attend an inventors organization or perhaps this faire and rub shoulders with some or...is that how it works?

There is a mini-maker faire held in Vancouver in late spring of this year - fourth annual - so I may check that out. And apparently it's a worldwide event.

How about you: Would you consider attending such a faire? Why or why not?

11 comments:

  1. Interesting Ell...I'm more of a lit fest kind of person but then not many are held in my city..But this could be interesting...Maybe if one happens to take place in my city, I can give it a go...:)

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  2. Maker Faire! That sounds interesting! Havent been to one, but would love to be there for such a creative event with my son! :)

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  3. Maker Faire! That sounds interesting! Havent been to one, but would love to be there for such a creative event with my son! :)

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  4. I have never heard of it before. Sounds very interesting. Need to google more about it :)

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  5. I can understand you being more of a 'lit' gal Nabanita, though this could just broaden you, expand your knowledge..something new to talk about! ;) <3

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  6. Yes, your son might enjoy it and who knows, you might too Shilpa! ;) <3

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  7. It might be worth checking out Raj: who knows what you might learn! ;) <3

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  8. Sounds like an interesting idea though I'm still not completely clear on what exactly to expect. And for that reason alone I definitely would go to one if I got the chance. I'll wait for your review Elly.

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  9. I don't exactly know what to expect either Tulika nor does anyone who attends I presume! ;) Other than a number of creations and inventions as I stated above, perhaps some scientific, some not. Take a look at the pictures online and I think it will give you a sense of it. I wouldn't count on a review from me in case I am not able to make it! ;) <3

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  10. Sounds cool. I have never heard of it before either,

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    1. Yes, it almost seems like it's been a hidden secret Kathy! ;) <3

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