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Meet Hedgehog maker Ben Hockman

Jun 19, 2018

What do you make? I make robots that explore extraterrestrial worlds in the solar system. Who do you make it for? NASA, and by extension, for humanity

NextFab leading six amazing hands-on workshops

Jun 18, 2018

Without NextFab’s workshops and sponsorship, the Faire would not be a reality! Puzzles, planes, soldering, and more hands-on activities can be f

Meet TOBOR maker Brian Feldman

Jun 14, 2018

What do you make? I specialize in making projects using Arduino – from control systems to displays to prototypes to low-power wireless sensors and d

Meet the producers of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

Jun 12, 2018

What do you make? We produce the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show which highlights the very best in contemporary craft and design. W

Meet Amber Dorko Stopper from Parade of Spirits

Jun 8, 2018

Where are you located? The Parade happens ideally two Saturdays prior to Christmas, in Liberty Lands Park, which is around Third and Poplar Streets in

Meet Day Cycle maker Rich Nelson

Jun 5, 2018

What do you make? My projects stem from ideas for useful, interesting and/or novel projects. So they tend to involve mechanical, electrical, software,

NextFab on the history of the #PhillyMakerFaire

Jun 4, 2018

Today marks the first day of the National Week of Making so it’s seems appropriate to share how the first Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire went fro

Meet maker Grant Bouvier, sound artist

May 28, 2018

What do you make? I make cassette tape loops, design my own synthesizers, and hack together all manner of electronic sound devices that I find. I also

In the news: Marvin Weinberger wants Philly to be a maker city

May 24, 2018

Our media sponsor Technical.ly wrote about the upcoming Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire including this excellent quote by co-organizer Marvin Weinberger