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
501st Legion & Mando Mercs Costume Clubs
The 501st Legion and Mando Mercs are both charity Star Wars costuming clubs that are recognized by both Lucasfilm and Disney.
Circuits
Join Randolph College to learn about the basics of electricity. Build series and parallel circuits and learn how to use switches to control a light bulb.
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.
Hacksburg
Hacksburg is the New River Valley's makerspace. Hacksburg members will be showing off projects completed in our workshop, including an ultrasonic levitator, portable laser cutter, tabletop arcade cabinet, foam armor, and more.
Condensation Demonstration
We will have a demonstration with water bottles (that we will also be handing out) to compare with common condensation problems with windows. We will also have a glass demonstration where the participants will use a heat gun to check the amount of he
Vector Space FRC Robotics
We are Vector Space, a local robotics team that competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The industrial-grade robot we’re showing off is the result of weeks of CAD design, rapid prototyping, and a lot of teamwork. We’re at Maker Faire to show how competitive robotics connects what we learn in school to real-world engineering, helping to build the next generation of STEM leaders through hands-on work and collaboration.
Cardboard Model Train
This will be a Cardboard model train of the 611 Locomotive engine built by a young maker.
Y2Kandi
A group of best friends got together and decided to start making jewelry and accessories for their friends and family. After seeing how popular their products were with their initial customers and some word of mouth customers, the group decided to expand their outreach. They began making and selling their "Kandi", an often homemade fashion trend consisting of colorful plastic pony bead bracelets, cuffs, and necklaces, frequently adorned with letters or charms. "Giving out Kandi is like giving a gift to someone you like!"
