Less than 2 days left of Call for Makers!

 

All good things must come to an end, and the Call for Makers for Vancouver Mini Maker Faire 2012 is no different. We’ve had some excellet Makers apply over the last 10 weeks, and I can’t wait to share some of them with you via this blog!

 

But it’s time to finalize the planning for the event, and as such Saturday May 19 will mark the end of the Call for Makers. If you’ve been putting off applying, now’s your last chance to get in! So head on over to the Call for Makers page, and fill out one of the application forms.

 

Written by on May 18th, 2012



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Vancouver Mini Maker Faire at Got Craft?

This past Sunday, May 6th, Got Craft? put on an epic show. With over 50 colourful vendors and just over 1300 attendees, it was impressive that all that crafty cuteness could fit in one room. A job well done to the organizers, vendors, and everyone involved. My personal favourite: Rice Babies. So cute!



The Public Art Crew (Mike + Christina) were the masterminds behind our set-up. Mike brought out 2 tall bikes that he had built (Don’t forget to ‘like‘ the Art Bike Project on FB), which were such great substitutes to flimsy posters: He just rolled them in and it was like instant signage. Christina, Anna, and Kim all put their minds together, and pulled off some super fun yarn bombing outside of the front entrance. Check it out:



See those objects hanging off the pole? Those are recycled bottles that Christina has re-purposed and covered with crochet. She also put an old tank top to use, and used the materials to cover one of the art bikes.



A big thanks to Kim for coming out and helping out as well! Hai Kim!



Some of the details: Anna crocheted the flowers:







We had a few scraps left over that were knit up by Anna. I couldn’t help but use the remainder to yarn bomb part of the pakora truck. Thanks pakora guy! (Chris).

Written by on May 9th, 2012


Emily is a graphic designer, illustrator, crafter, founder of Maker Foundation and Director of Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. She is an avid textile artist and community organizer with a focus on facilitating collaborative and creative workspaces, teaching workshops, and organizing crafty and creative events. She enjoys foraging for unlikely materials, increasing bicycle safety and visibility, and becoming more self-sufficient while lowering her carbon footprint.


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First Volunteer Meeting of 2012

These people had fun last year. This could be you!

Have you registered yet to volunteer at this year’s Vancouver Mini Maker Faire?

 

Yes? That’s great!

 

Still not sure? Want to talk to a real person before making a virtual commitment?

 

Registered or not, you’re invited to our Volunteer Meeting on Saturday May 12 from 3-5 pm at the W2 Media Cafe.

 

We’ll be talking about the volunteer opportunities available, both on Maker Faire weekend and in the weeks leading up to the Faire. (Art Bikes anyone? Yarnbombing?) We’ll talk about our new venue and what it means for the volunteers. We’ll answer your questions to the best of our abilities and hopefully provide a few laughs.

 

Sign In begins at 3 pm with the meeting starting at 3:15 pm and going until 4:30 or so.

 

We’ll be meeting in the basement Performance Space at W2. If you’ve never been to W2, its entrance is inside the atrium at the new Woodsward’s complex, next to London Drugs.

 

And if you’re on Facebook, head over to the event page to let us know you’re coming.

Written by on May 4th, 2012


liisa hannus is a photographer, writer, theatre rat, troubleshooter and people organizer. She is the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2012 Vancouver Mini Maker Faire.


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Volunteer Draw: Art of Product Development

Our friend Leigh Christie is putting on an amazing workshop next week entitled The Art of Product Development and he’s giving away a free ticket to one of our 2012 volunteers!

 

The workshop is designed to support artists, designers, and inventors with their product development aspirations. Have a great idea but don’t know where to start? Don’t have the technical skills to make your idea a reality? This workshop will help get you on your way.

 

All registered volunteers will be eligible for the ticket draw, to be made 10 a.m. Monday morning. If you haven’t already signed up to be a volunteer for this year’s Mini Maker Faire, head over to our Volunteer Page for more information and fill out the 2012 Registration Form.

Written by on May 4th, 2012


liisa hannus is a photographer, writer, theatre rat, troubleshooter and people organizer. She is the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2012 Vancouver Mini Maker Faire.


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Maker Spaces: Means of Production Artist Garden


Means of Production Garden or MOPARRC (Means Of Production Artist Raw Resource Collective) is a native plant garden and a terraced fruit orchard “creative commons” garden that cultivates materials for artists and art projects. The project started in 2002 with Oliver Kelhammer as lead artist, working with the Vancouver Parks Board and Community Arts Council of Vancouver funding the Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA) as a partner. The garden has provided artists with materials for basket weaving for the Urban Weaver Project, materials for natural dyeing, as well as wooden horned instruments, in the case of the Legion of Flying Monkeys. The garden is located at the corner of St. Catherines Street and East 6th Avenue. Located in central Vancouver, in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.






Artist Projects from Garden Materials:
The Legion of Flying Monkeys Horn Orchestra




The Urban Weaver Project


Natural Dye Experiments, Blue Mollusc


Written by on April 23rd, 2012


Emily is a graphic designer, illustrator, crafter, founder of Maker Foundation and Director of Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. She is an avid textile artist and community organizer with a focus on facilitating collaborative and creative workspaces, teaching workshops, and organizing crafty and creative events. She enjoys foraging for unlikely materials, increasing bicycle safety and visibility, and becoming more self-sufficient while lowering her carbon footprint.


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Only 2 days left for early bird Maker discount!

Here’s a quick preview of some of the Maker who have already applied. Don’t wait. Apply today!

 

Environmental Youth Alliance and Means of Production Artists’ Raw Resource Collective

 

 

 

Graffiti Research Lab Canada

 

 

 

eatART’s gBikes

 

 

International Guild of Knot Tyers: Pacific Americas Branch / Fraser Valley Beaders

 

 

Written by on April 19th, 2012


Ben Z Cooper videographer, producer, panoramic photographer, graphic designer, and imaginographer. He is inspired by the fascinating patterns of humans within our ever entrancing world. He loves recycled materials, biking, increasing energy awareness and our impact on the Earth. Ben is the Media Officer for eatART and the Multi-Media Space Wizard for Vancouver Mini Maker Faire.


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