The film Handmade Nation is premiering in NYC! A new wave of craft is catching the attention of the nation. It has emerged as a marriage between historical technique, punk, and the DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism, and art. In June 2006 director Faythe Levine set […]
Feb. 7th, March, 7th, and April 4th, Bre of NYCResistor will be instructing new recruits on how to properly wield the epic power of a 35 Watt Epilog laser cutter – In this two hour class, we’ll walk through all the steps from idea to pressing the “go” button on the laser. We’ll cover safety […]
There seems to be a split in the Maker world, half watch football, the other half doesn’t know it’s Superbowl Sunday… so first up, post in the comments, which camp are you in? Or something different? Sixty-one percent of Americans plan to watch the game! Either way, here are some fun projects and football inspiration […]
It’s Kraftwork time again! Atlanta’s monthly indie craft market is back in action on Thursday, February 5 at Young Blood Gallery. Kraftwork happens the first Thursday of every month from 7-10 pm. Stop by to check out a rotating crew of great crafters and also enjoy snacks, cocktails and good times! For more details and […]
This beautiful flyer, by Joey Lopez, says it all: If you’re in / near Austin, hope to see you at next Wednesday’s Dorkbot!
Wow! The 11th Make: NYC 1/28/2009 meeting was PACKED! The task – make “timer” based on the material the Make: NYC gang supplied, in under two hours and it needs to ring a bell at the end of 10 seconds. I’ll try and get some links to the winner and update the post later – […]
Dorkbot NYC is hosting a special event: You’re Doing it Wrong: Creative Misuse of Technology. Douglas Repetto writes: Please join us at 92YTribeca for a selection of historical and contemporary short videos and live performances featuring inappropriate, inadvisable, and occasionally disastrous creative uses of technology. Program (subject to change) Jeremy Bailey: live demonstration of the […]
