What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Featured Makers
Mad Max Kart
The Mad Max kart is racing for victory. This kart was built at Vector Space, Lynchburg's community makerspace, by talented and dedicated members.
Totally recycled glass
My current project is totally recycled glass which is using and repurposing through a technique. I call pyro recycling. I take everything from marbles to bottles to make everything from drinking glasses to complex three-dimensional sculptures. Everything I make is offhand, no molds, totally unique pieces. I have jewelry, sculptures, and functional art
Nufar Studio Designs
Nufar Studio Designs is a jewelry business that I started 5 years ago that displays handmade jewelry inspired by the earth. These eclectic pieces feature natural resources, some even being local (like "sea" glass from the James River). My "Trash to Treasure Project" focuses on repurposing glass found on the shores of the James River. The glass is then cleaned, polished, and wire-wrapped into pendants used for varies styles of necklaces and keychains. Not only is each piece unique, it's also a statement: one that emphasizes the importance of keeping our local rivers clean. Apart from that project, I also offer handmade rings made out of buttons, and eclectic earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
ReStory Arts Foundation
ReStory is knee deep in the process of renovating a historic 1935 home to be utilized as an artist residency. From ideation to the completion of the project, the central theme has remained the same. The space in which you create is vital to your creative practice. ReStory believes that the overall environment an artist experiences can greatly benefit or take away from the work being created. In order to discover their best work, the artist needs a place that will inspire, encourage, and enlighten them on their journey of creation. With just the right aesthetics and intentional planning, a space like that is possible and ReStory is in the process of crafting it just for you.
Central Virginia Regional Rescue - Adoption 2026
Central Virginia Regional Rescue is a volunteer based non-profit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of regional animals into permanent and loving homes. Through education and community outreach, we aspire to eliminate the need for euthanasia as a means of pet population control. We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible. Our tax ID is 81-1158479. We have no facility; all our animals live as temporary family members in foster homes. Foster homes are the heart of our rescue and the cornerstone to our ability to save lives. CVRR doesn’t have a physical facility. Instead, all of our animals live in foster homes. We provide the supplies, you provide the love & temporary home.
Stormwater Sandbox
Come learn about the work of Lynchburg Water Resources and get your hands dirty with our Augmented Reality Sandbox. Explore how water moves over land and how we can prevent common pollutants from entering our waterways.
Rooted Exhange
Maybe opportunities for people to practice yoga, but also potentially a craft for kids. I also was a participant from CoStarters
Interactive Mural
This interactive mural explores the space between digital precision and human gesture. Created in collaboration with local artists, the work combines abstract art through audience participation. Visitors can paint components to add to the mosiac. Instruction for introductory painting techniques will be offered for makers of all ages. As pieces are added, the mural grows into a collective composition shaped by many hands, emphasizing process, experimentation, and shared making.
