Zero to Maker — New Book From Maker Media

Zero to Maker — New Book From Maker Media

SEBASTOPOL, CA — (Marketwired) — 09/16/13 — When David Lang was laid off from a failing startup, he didn-t know how to do a single thing that didn-t involve sitting in front of a computer. He decided to do something about it.Having attended the Maker Faire Bay Area, a massive celebration of makers held annually near Silicon Valley, CA, Lang had an epiphany. The inventors, tinkerers, machinists, welders, artists, and scientists who gather at Maker Faire to display their talents had something

World Maker Faire New York 2013 Delivers Hands-On Learning Experiences for All Skill Levels and Ages

World Maker Faire New York 2013 Delivers Hands-On Learning Experiences for All Skill Levels and Ages

QUEENS, NY — (Marketwired) — 09/13/13 — World Maker Faire New York, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth on September 21 and 22 at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, will offer an abundance of opportunities for Faire-goers to get practical experience and kickstart their own maker skills. Attendees can participate in workshops and special areas of the event as well as in many maker exhibits to learn from the experts themselves.The opportunities for interactive participation are

Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 – Tips and Tools for Planning Your Event May 18 & May 19

Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 – Tips and Tools for Planning Your Event May 18 & May 19

SEBASTOPOL, CA — (Marketwired) — 05/08/13 — Maker Faire, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, to be held on May 18 and 19 at the San Mateo County Event Center is geared up for another spectacular showing of ideas, energy, creativity, and fun that will excite and inspire attendees about the world of making. This year-s event will proudly deliver to attendees over 900 maker exhibits; 12 stages throughout the fairgrounds with over 300 presentations (not including musical performances), giving