Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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FutureMakers

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Matt Barinholtz

Home: Maryland, United States

Create an Art Machine! Stop by FutureMakers and build a kinetic cardboard creature using linkages, levers and fulcra! FutureMakers is a resource for invention kits for innovative classrooms and learning groups.
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Hampton Roads Droid Builders

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Hampton Roads Droid Builders

 

Virginia-based group of makers and Star Wars enthusiasts who have come together to build all manner of droids, including R2-D2. We cherish the opportunity to share our efforts with the community through conventions, maker faires, and charity events.
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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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Tug of Peace

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Skyler Kali-Blatt

Home: Maryland, United States

Skyler (4 year old maker) made this electronic rainbow game with her dad. Two arcade buttons and a rainbow of LEDs. Tap your button fast to win!
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Kinetic Harmony: Transformative Art for Meditation, Distraction, and Anxiety Reduction

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Marc Rosenkranz

Home: Virginia, United States

I'll be presenting a series of operational kinetic art rotating sculptures. Observers will be captivated and mesmerized by the rotation, maintaining their attention and experiencing the advantages of reduced anxiety, stress reduction, and pain relief
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Jill Schmid

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Jill Schmid

Home: Virginia, United States

My booth will showcase and teach about a variety of makerspace projects with a focus on musical instruments, both analog and digital. Makers will be able to create their own cardboard instruments, and experiment with digital instruments.
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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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Using Maker Skills in an Architecture/Engineering Career

Faire: NoVa

Maker: HDR

Home: Virginia, United States

Ever wondered how you might be able to use your maker skills as part of a career? HDR is a local A/E firm. We regularly build architectural models and create VR walkthroughs of the buildings we design. Come experience our models and VR walkthroughs.
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Interactive art

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Paul Carlson

Home: Virginia, United States

We have all heard, "Don't touch the art", but that is exactly what I want you to do! Come explore interactive art where you are encouraged to touch and explore.
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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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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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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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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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Digital Art Challenge by DigiKidz Academy

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Carl Parker

Home: Virginia, United States

Try a simple 3-Step Challenge to get hands-on experience with digital drawing using Photoshop! Learn about digital drawing and its applications. Recommended ages: 8 and above.
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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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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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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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STEAM in the Night World

Faire: NoVa

Maker: DMV Petri Dish

Home: Vermont, United States

Our exhibit will showcase various natural scenes inside of an immersive multisensory experience. Explore natural themes through 3D-printed lithophanes, complementary mural work, and a controller to help make the experience yours.
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Nova Labs 3D Printing

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Paul Chase

Home: Virginia, United States

Demonstration of Nova Labs' 3D Printing facilities, including example projects. We'll have electronic and mechanical clocks on display, cosplay artifacts, and running 3D printers.
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The Magical Colored Shadows Playground

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Tamao Nakayama

Home: Virginia, United States

Is the color of a shadow really black? Step into a space filled with color and light at The Magical Colored Shadows Playground. Discover the colors you can create with your own shadow. Let's play and learn about light, shadow, and color in a fun way
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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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Easy & Fun Game Development with AI

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Michael Barbine

Home: Virginia, United States

Showcasing PH3AR, a collaborative space where AI meets game development. Explore live demos, AI-driven game prototypes, and hands-on workshops. Discover how AI is transforming gaming and making development accessible to all.
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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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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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