Ten Tips for Organizing and Optimizing Workshops
Ten simple ways to improve efficiency and arrangement in many different types of workshops.
Workshop
Challenge the Kids, Challenge Yourself
I had twenty-four kids to walk through a detailed robot kit build. I thought we’d get through the physical build in one or two classes, and have two classes to play with the circuit and make the robot do different things. Boy, did I mis-judge things. By the end of the first class, we had barely managed to finish the first two steps of the build. I went home and collapsed for a bit. I was exhausted and not a little bit panicked.
Workshop: Craig Cochrane
Take a photo tour through the 35-year-old hand-built workshop of general building contractor Craig Cochrane, and check some of his projects: a redwood cone carved newel post and a rampant lion stained glass window.
Touring the Labs at MAKE HQ
I recently met up with the inimitable Dan Spangler, an intern working at MAKE Labs. He, along with several other interns, work hard to bring you the latest projects seen both online and in the print magazine. He gave me the grand tour and talked about what goes on in the labs.
Love at First Maker
Hear the story of Paula Chang and Mike Cheung, who met at Maker Faire Bay Area and now run a DIY business from their home and garage in Oakland, CA.
Ten Tips for Drilling Better Holes
Let’s take a look at ways of making drilling holes better and easier.
Headed Out? Don’t Forget Your Maker Bag!
A Maker Bag is a must-have companion for your next hackathon. What’s in yours?
