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There are many examples of large and small Maker Faires, each as successful as the last. This community-based learning event inspiring everyone involved to become a maker can take place on your campus, in your community, with smaller interest groups, etc. Therefore, space needs will change between each Maker Faire. Whether this means an outdoor Maker Faire in the community, hosting Mini Maker Faires on campus or off-campus at other schools, or partnering up with surrounding universities/ organizations to make the Maker Faire happen, the options are endless and will change for each individual Maker Faire. | There are many examples of large and small Maker Faires, each as successful as the last. This community-based learning event inspiring everyone involved to become a maker can take place on your campus, in your community, with smaller interest groups, etc. Therefore, space needs will change between each Maker Faire. Whether this means an outdoor Maker Faire in the community, hosting Mini Maker Faires on campus or off-campus at other schools, or partnering up with surrounding universities/ organizations to make the Maker Faire happen, the options are endless and will change for each individual Maker Faire. | ||
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''Build a Network of Makers: ''Be inclusive of all kinds of making that can be found in the community the Maker Faire is being hosted for. It is important to represent not only scientists and engineers, but to also find the artists, crafters, and other assorted makers that don't fit into any of the categories previously mentioned. This involves reaching out and networking with the community and connecting people through the organization of the event. Look for individuals, groups, institutions, teachers, students, etc. | ''Build a Network of Makers: ''Be inclusive of all kinds of making that can be found in the community the Maker Faire is being hosted for. It is important to represent not only scientists and engineers, but to also find the artists, crafters, and other assorted makers that don't fit into any of the categories previously mentioned. This involves reaching out and networking with the community and connecting people through the organization of the event. Look for individuals, groups, institutions, teachers, students, etc. | ||
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''All of Us Are Makers: ''Everyone is a maker. Maker Faire is a wonderful way to share this with the community and provides an opportunity for people to see themselves as a creative part their community. | ''All of Us Are Makers: ''Everyone is a maker. Maker Faire is a wonderful way to share this with the community and provides an opportunity for people to see themselves as a creative part their community. | ||
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| − | + | === Assess your Cost:<br/> === | |
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''Events that are open, inclusive, and encouraging.'' | ''Events that are open, inclusive, and encouraging.'' | ||
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Contents
The History Behind Maker Faire
First launched in 2006 in the Bay Area, Maker Fair is a place where all ages gather to celebrate their own personal passions. You'll find an incredible mix of crafters, engineers and scientists, authors and artists, hobbyists, tech junkies, exhibitionists, and much more. The Maker Faire aspires to bring hands-on activities to showcase what these enthusiasts have made and learned. The event continues to grow. As of 2017, there were over 190 independently-run "Mini Maker Faires" and over 30 "Featured Maker Faires" that have taken place around the world including Tokyo, Shenzhen, Seoul, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Detroit, Milwaukee, Madison, San Diego and many more.
Maker Faires showcase and explore new technologies with forward-thinking minds. Engineering, science, art, craft, and performance are all displayed creatively and innovatively at the Maker Faire. DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is also present at the Maker Faire and allows enthusiasts to see the creative projects and ideas that are often not on display. Maker Faire is a product of Maker Media who publishes Make: magazine, Maker Faire, and Maker Shed stores.
Make Magazine, O’Reilly Publications, and Ignite
These three resources (e.g. Make Magazine, O’Reilly Publications, and Ignite) are included in the Maker Faire. It will be inferred that these three sub categories will be covered/referred by the use of the strategic resource Maker Faire, as seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Diagram representation of the Maker Faire's fundamental parts
MAKER FAIRE
Show case of crazy innovation and creativity. Makes you feel like optimistic, that anything is possible with the power of imagination and surrounding your self with people who believe that same goal!
MAKE MAGAZINE
Make Magazine Home Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/makemagazine
Make Magazine YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/makemagazine
DIY guides and different projects for different levels of complexity and ages!
O'REILLY PUBLICATION
O’Reilly Publication Home Page: http://radar.oreilly.com/about
Web-news postings of trending technologies and innovative practices. Analyzes “alpha geeks” behavior to see what they find is interesting, “amplify this signal” and attempts to categorize were they fit in current trends/popularity/ecology.
IGNITE
Ignite Home Page: http://igniteshow.com/
Web-presentations at an accelerated pace. Essentially, this is the break down for this Rapid Fire Presentation: 20 slides, 15 seconds each, therefore 20x15= 5 minute presentations
MAKER FAIRE
Overview
Maker Faire encompasses many aspects that spans a broad spectrum of topics: ranging from the beautiful contraptions, fascinating abstractions, and just plain creativity with out limits. Maker Faire targets all ages and fields of interest, the only requirement is that the participant must show: (1) what they made and, most importantly, (2) what they learned.
History
The first Maker Faire was launched in the Bay Area in 2006, which attracted many DIY (Do-It-Yourself) communities and aspiring inventors. Since then, and with successes with the NYC show case in 2013, more of these types of events are occurring around the world. Such as Tokyo, Rome, Santiago, and Oslo. These Maker Faires are growing in size every year!
What makes the Maker?
Maker or participants of these fairs are vastly DIY'ers (Do-It-Yourself), hobbyist, and enthusiasts. This can span all fields and disciplines, which is not only limited to: arts, engineering, science, and math spanning from amateurs to professionals. These are typically people who love creativity, innovation, and self-fulfillment for a you-never-stop-learning lifestyle.
Purpose
This event allows for a melting pot of creativity and learning. Some of which do become entrepreneurs, but most just enjoy the beauty of the human imagination. Maker Faire allows for a nurturing ground for growing a community with more creative and curious thinkers.
Works from the Founder, Dale Dougherty
“I believe we are all makers. We can find all kinds of makers in our communities. Yet we also want to help create more makers. Through education and community outreach, we can offer the opportunity to make things to more people, but particularly children. They might find these opportunities at school but also at community centers, summer camps and science centers, or even at home. My goal is that all people, young and old, come to see themselves as makers, creators and doers because I know that the people who have the skills and knowledge to make things have the power to make the world a better place.” - Dale Dougherty
How To Get Involved
How to Create a New Maker Space
Describe your Space
There are many examples of large and small Maker Faires, each as successful as the last. This community-based learning event inspiring everyone involved to become a maker can take place on your campus, in your community, with smaller interest groups, etc. Therefore, space needs will change between each Maker Faire. Whether this means an outdoor Maker Faire in the community, hosting Mini Maker Faires on campus or off-campus at other schools, or partnering up with surrounding universities/ organizations to make the Maker Faire happen, the options are endless and will change for each individual Maker Faire.
Assess your Goals:
Build a Network of Makers: Be inclusive of all kinds of making that can be found in the community the Maker Faire is being hosted for. It is important to represent not only scientists and engineers, but to also find the artists, crafters, and other assorted makers that don't fit into any of the categories previously mentioned. This involves reaching out and networking with the community and connecting people through the organization of the event. Look for individuals, groups, institutions, teachers, students, etc.
Create a Showcase of Creative Work: Establish a core group dedicated to curating the event. Curators need to locate creative work in the community and find ways to showcase that at the Maker Faire. Make it a goal to make visible those ideas and projects people are doing in the community that often are not seen or heard. Find makers who are forward-thinking and are exploring new technologies.
Offer Engaging, Hands-on Interaction: Make the Maker Faire fun for everyone by providing interactive and educational displays. Make this event about participation and sharing and reward makers and onlookers for their sense of curiosity. Try new things, learn how things work, explore why they work, discuss the processes behind making things work, and make it a goal to inspire everyone at the Maker Faire by understanding that we can expand our capabilities.
Support Grassroots Innovation in the Community: Grassroots innovation fosters in every community and can be found in hobbyists and enthusiasts, or in entripreneurs and start companies that are exploring and creating new products and value. Don't be afraid to celebrate amateurs as they bring a fresh and creative mind in which new ideas can emerge.
All of Us Are Makers: Everyone is a maker. Maker Faire is a wonderful way to share this with the community and provides an opportunity for people to see themselves as a creative part their community.
Academic Permission:
Find Support:
Assess your Cost:
Pick a Location:
Choose the Activities:
Events that are open, inclusive, and encouraging.
Portray makers and the enthusiasm they have behind what they do and how they do it.
Embraces diversity in content ranging from the arts to the sciences.
Interactive displays with opportunities for interaction and stimulation.
Exhibiting innovation rather than competing.
Leave visitors with a sense of surprise and inspiration.
Events should continue to grow and develop maker culture.
- Round up the Materials:
- Select Management:
- Promote and Launch:
- Tips and Resources:
Click here to see what the Maker Faire can create for you: https://youtu.be/5NFAk1JA6C4
Intrigued? Visit for more information: [http://makerfaire.com/mini/
Bring the Young Maker Program to Your Community: http://youngmakers.org/
How to Run a Maker Space
- Space Access and Purpose:
- Mentors and Liaisons:
- Promote your Space:
- Maintain Engagement:
- Make Connections:
Interested? Visit Maker Corps at Maker Faire Training Program for more information: http://makerfaire.com/bayarea-2013/bayarea-2013-makercorpsatmftraining/
How to Promote a Maker Faire
- Build your Audience:
- Build your Brand:
- Communication is Key:
- Bring People to your Event:
- Media Outreach:
