Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Circuit Breaker Labs

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Preske

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Circuit Breaker Labs, based in Adams Morgan in DC, transforms electronic waste into science-themed art and gifts. Stop by to see our spin on science art and learn how we use old and new production techniques to make our art!
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Mathnasium

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Mathnasium

Home: Virginia, United States

At Mathnasium we teach math so that students learn it, master it and love it. We work with students in 1st grade through 12th grade to help them catch up, keep up or get ahead.
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The Rag Tones Garden: A Sensory Textile Experience

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Jarvis

Home: Virginia, United States

The Rag Tones Garden showcases the art of reimagining textiles by featuring interactive musical instruments crafted from reclaimed fibers. These unique pieces invite touch and sight, revealing the hidden beauty and potential of old fabrics.
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Fairfax County Public Library

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Fairfax County Public Library

Home: Virginia, United States

FCPL will be showcasing hands-on activities and library resources for makers of all ages. We'll have STEAM "take and make" kits, a button maker, items from our Library of Things (including specialized meters and readers) and more!
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Cyclekart Party (Virginia/Maryland/West Virginia/District of Columbia)

Faire: NoVa

Maker: CycleKart Party (Virginia/Maryland/West Virginia/District of Columbia)

Home: Virginia, United States

Please stop by the local cyclekart club showcase. CycleKarts are small, low cost, lightweight, nimble machines made by their drivers for the pursuit of motoring sport.
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Because Science

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Preske

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Join us for a nerd-tastic fusion of science and art! Because Science, Adams Morgan's very own science-themed gift shop, will have funny + cute STEM gifts to choose from and a free make-and-take science ornament project for kids.
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LEGO Fan Display

Faire: NoVa

Maker: BioniLUG

Home: Pennsylvania, United States

BioniLUG (the Bionicle LEGO User Group) and friends display a wide variety of original LEGO creations including lenticular mosaics and a horror garden. Beyond showcasing models built by our members from around the world, we also have a play area.
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Tinker's Bazaar

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Tinker's Bazaar

Home: Virginia, United States

A collection of cosplay props, accessories, and toys. We use a combination of reclaimed and easily accessible materials to create a range of cosplay props inspired by popular anime and fictional characters.
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Filament Poop Vonnegut

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Vicky Somma

Home: Virginia, United States

Celebrating the author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. by recreating one of his self-portraits using 3D Printing and upcycled "filament poop".
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Crochet Cosplay by Scarlet Stitch Studios

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Jo Luttazi

Home: Virginia, United States

Studios in exploring the world of fiber art in cosplay. Take a look at the costumes on display and be inspired for your next project. Learn new crochet and cosplay techniques from over a decade of experience!
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Smart Blocks®

Faire: NoVa

Maker: mazin badawi

Home: Virginia, United States

Smart Blocks®: user-friendly 2D & 3D canvas kit, versatile for education, challenges children mentally, ideal for fostering creativity, imagination, and confidence in fine motor skill practice and development.
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Sip With T's Tumblers and More, LLC

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Tanisha Judkins

Home: Virginia, United States

Sip With T's Tumblers and More LLC specializes in creating custom functional art using glitter, rhinestones and vinyl. Our goal is to provide each customer with an exceptional, high-end custom product that was created with a lot of love.
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Nova Labs Blacksmithing Demonstration

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs

Home: Virginia, United States

Come see a demonstration of modern blacksmithing, as Nova Labs smiths show how to combine ancient practices with modern metallurgy and cutting-edge tooling. See live demonstrations and examine our makers' best projects on display.
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Latch Hooking

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Shelby Allen

Home: Virginia, United States

Learn the basics of latch hooking, including how to cut the yarn and use a latch hook.
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Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Joshua Fikentscher

Home: Virginia, United States

Nothing is as over-engineered as a Nova Labs cardboard boat. NLS Harbinger's Folly is no different. The Harbinger's Folly, along with other survivors, are being displayed to help promote next year’s regatta.
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Handmade leather journals and paper

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Jazmine Torres

 

I hand stitch leather journals. I hand dye, hand cut, & hand sew papers. I create lined pages with a stamp. After the journal is made I laser engrave my own digital art onto them. I use a pyropen as well to burn intitals.
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Communication Arts Design

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Carolyn Belefski

Home: Virginia, United States

Communication Arts Design is a multidisciplinary design studio with over 20 years of professional experience in branding, illustration, and visual storytelling. Our custom projects transform ways of life across a range of communities and businesses.
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The Violin Boy's Cardboard Boat

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Cyrus Grundy

Home: Virginia, United States

My violin boat is not *just* a cardboard boat. It is a sculpture, a work of art, that survived the 2024 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. Participants will walk away inspired to make their own functional art with cardboard.
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MicroKits: Synths and Theremin Kits

Faire: NoVa

Maker: David Levi

Home: Virginia, United States

You can build your own electronic musical instruments with MicroKits! Use our kit to build your own Theremin, or connect everyday objects to our synthesizer to build your own keyboard. We’ll have a banana keyboard out that you can play!
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The Dream House Collection: Popsicle Cabin

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Meleah Mentzel

Home: Virginia, United States

This collection highlights the art of using easy to find and upcycled materials to make models homes, furniture and outdoor spaces.
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Airplaneguy Laser Graphic Design

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Roger Hoyt

Home: Virginia, United States

Airplaneguy Laser Graphics Design specializes in Art on wood, Coffee Coasters and clocks. For a sample of my work, please go to: www.airplaneguy.net Please note that the link is to my facebook page.
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