Media Contact: Bob Stack, slowbob@umich.edu; or Dale Grover, dgrover@redcedar.com (734-417-8677)
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Ann Arbor “Mini” Maker Faire Returns for a Second YearMay 11, 2010
Last year's Ann Arbor “Mini” Maker Faire drew 1,200-1,400 people to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds for a day of robots, soldering, amateur radio, silk-screening, and more. This year organizers are hoping to double the number of exhibitors, already including FIRST robotics, medieval book production, ham radio, do-it-yourself laser light show, make juggling ball and learn to juggle, Nixie tube clocks, a collaborative sculpture by the Ann Arbor District Library, foam model planes, learn to solder (take home a blinking circuit), laser CNC, ferrofluid magnetoscope, pedal-powered electric generator, brain-wave communication, hobby CNC, jewelry making with kids, wind generator, and more!
The event is free to attend, and is open 10 am to 5 pm Saturday June 5, 2010, and is again at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (aka “Saline Fairgrounds”). It is a local version of the major Maker Faires in the Bay area, and, new this year, at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit (July 31 – August 1) and in New York City. Additional information on the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire is at http://www.a2makerfaire.com.
Exhibitors are invited to apply as early as possible, but should contact the organizers even close to the event date for available openings.
The mission of the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire is to present interesting or unique exhibits, individuals, and demonstrations in DIY science, technology, engineering, and art that excite, motivate, and educate.
Photos by Dug Song of the 2009 Maker Faire, permission granted to reprint in connection with the Maker Faire:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3868616042_9f470a7ed4_b.jpg Exhibitor showing off a RepRap, a 3D fabricator that can produce some of its own parts.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dugsong/3867831219/ Bob Stack using a hand-cut “pancake” die to cut copper butterflies.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dugsong/3868616882/ Alex Glowaski leads a hands-on activity using leather and other materials.
Media Contact: Bob Stack, slowbob@umich.edu; or Dale Grover, dgrover@redcedar.com (734-417-8677)
Ann Arbor "Mini" Maker Faire 2010 Issues Call for MakersMarch 15, 2010
Ann Arbor, MI
Organizers of the Ann Arbor "Mini" Maker Faire have issued a Call for Makers for the June 5, 2010 event to be held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (aka "Saline Fairgrounds"). The Faire features exhibits and activities in robots, green tech, science, radio, rocketry, unusual tools/techniques, fixing and/or taking things apart, and other areas, all with an emphasis on "do it yourself." Last year's Faire drew over 1,200 people to engage in activities such as learning to solder and silk screening t-shirts, and saw exhibits some of which were featured in Make Magazine. Organizers are tripling the space and hope to have at least twice as many exhibits for 2010.
The Faire is free to exhibitors and visitors alike, and is funded by sponsors and the organizers. It is a local version of the major Maker Faires in the Bay area, and, new this year, at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit and in New York City.
Exhibitors can find additional information and an online application form at http://www.a2makerfaire.com. Application deadline is May 5, 2010.
The mission of the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire is to present interesting or unique exhibits, individuals, and demonstrations in DIY science, technology, engineering, and art that excite, motivate, and educate. The emphasis should be on cool things, skills, and knowledge. As a shorthand, the exhibits should be the kind of thing you'd see in Make Magazine.
Posters
Posters are now available for download. Please print and post!
