Maker Culture
The maker culture is a contemporary culture or subculture representing a technology-based extension of DIY culture that intersects with hacker culture (which is less concerned with physical objects as it focuses on software) and revels in the creation of new devices as well as tinkering with existing ones. The maker culture in general supports open-source hardware. Typical interests enjoyed by the maker culture include engineering-oriented pursuits such as electronics, robotics, 3-D printing, and the use of CNC tools, as well as more traditional activities such as metalworking, woodworking, and, mainly, its predecessor, the traditional arts and crafts. The subculture stresses a cut-and-paste approach to standardized hobbyist technologies, and encourages cookbook re-use of designs published on websites and maker-oriented publications. There is a strong focus on using and learning practical skills and applying them to reference designs. Wikipedia
The maker culture is a contemporary culture or subculture representing a technology-based extension of DIY culture that intersects with hacker culture (which is less concerned with physical objects as it focuses on software) and revels in the creation of new devices as well as tinkering with existing ones. The maker culture in general supports open-source hardware. Typical interests enjoyed by the maker culture include engineering-oriented pursuits such as electronics, robotics, 3-D printing, and the use of CNC tools, as well as more traditional activities such as metalworking, woodworking, and, mainly, its predecessor, the traditional arts and crafts. The subculture stresses a cut-and-paste approach to standardized hobbyist technologies, and encourages cookbook re-use of designs published on websites and maker-oriented publications. There is a strong focus on using and learning practical skills and applying them to reference designs. Wikipedia
This past weekend, I participated in the first annual MakerFest put on by The Maker Depot in Totowa, NJ.
It was a fun event with lots of great makers. Here are a few that I met.
My neighbor, Jackie Stier, made theses amazing signs out of copper. You can see more of her work at her website JackieStier.com
My neighbor, Jackie Stier, made theses amazing signs out of copper. You can see more of her work at her website JackieStier.com
Mary Beth and Mark of Eelmonkey Art were there with their fun and whimsical creations.
Cherish McNamara of Cherishables,NJ was there with her collection of hand sewn accessories
I was there with my daughter Lily and husband Ed in tow. Ed didn't make it into any pictures. He was to busy checking out all the other Makers (or sneaking of for an nap under the trees).
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
Cynthia
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