Each week we all hear stories about the “good ole’ days”of science, engineering and chemistry – decades ago kids had chemistry sets, made rockets, we invested in science everywhere – we were heading to the moon. We can’t live in the past though – only build on it, the best days of science are not […]
Brooke Stanton is the event coordinator of the Duxbury Art Association’s 36th annual Craft Showcase. On the evening before the weekend show, she explains a bit about the juried showcase that includes craftspeople from across New England. The DAA Craft Showcase is open Saturday November 22, 2008 from 10 am to 5pm and Sunday November […]
In March of 2008, the Windows Embedded Group launched the SPARK Your Imagination program. This was the first hobbyist-focused program for the Windows Embedded product family. Before the SPARK program, the software cost $1000 per seat and you had to go through a distributor to get it. Not very friendly to weekend code warriors and […]
Here’s a reminder that all craft kits in the Maker Shed are 10% off until the end of November! There are great gifts in there for your kids, your friends, and any other crafters you know. Use promo code CRAFTER at checkout to take advantage of this deal.
Musical Hell from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre on Vimeo. Cabaret Mechanical Theatre has opened a new virtual exhibition of Paul Spooner’s work in celebration of his 60th birthday. Spooner is an incredibly talented kinetic sculptor – he sells through Cabaret Mechanical and does custom commissions through Fourteen Balls Toys (with Matt and Sarah Smith). Chicago Museum […]
Interweave has just launched Stitch Magazine dedicated to sewing enthusiasts. I got to check out the debut issue and I was pleasantly surprised. The best thing for me was that the magazine includes full size patterns for unique skirts, some of which I would actually make. For a sewing magazine, the projects are oriented to […]
Next year is going to be a big year folks, we’ll see more investment and emphasis on alternative energy than ever before, this will be our “space race” and our “moon landing”. The children of today will be the ones who will shape the next decade and the next century. As a parent, a friend, […]
