Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Lego Bricks in Motion

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Ian Ratiu

Home: Virginia, United States

Have you played with Lego bricks as a child or seen sets that made you smile? Come visit my booth to see the Old Town Alexandria Fair as a moving custom Lego creation. You can watch a Ferris wheel turn and let your imagination soar.

City of Alexandria's Office of Climate Action

Faire: NoVa

Maker: City of Alexandria's Office of Climate Action

Home: Virginia, United States

Alexandria's Climate Action Office and the City's Transportation and Environmental Services Department invite you to view some of the electric vehicles currently used in the city's fleet. Learn about the work the city has done to become eco-conscious

The Dream House Collection: Popsicle Cabin

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Meleah Mentzel

Home: Virginia, United States

This collection highlights the art of using easy to find and upcycled materials to make models homes, furniture and outdoor spaces.

Wobbly Robot

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Fabiana Cesa

Home: Virginia, United States

Come build a wobbly robot with us. You will get to assemble and wire this cute toddling toy plus you will give it a personality using all sort of art supplies. Activity funded by an Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant (City of Alexandria, NEA).

FRC Team 619 Cavalier Robotics

Faire: NoVa

Maker: FRC Team 619 Cavalier Robotics

Home: Virginia, United States

We believe high quality Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) educational experiences should be accessible to all youth, and that all kids with an interest should have an opportunity to express and explore those interests.

Youth FIRST Robotics Program

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs Youth Robotics Program

Home: Virginia, United States

FIRST Robotics is a project-based, hands-on program that introduces students to engineering. Under the guidance of mentors, students learn to design and build a robot. They learn practical skills in fabrication, CAD design and programming.

Astray Productions

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Joe Carabeo

Home: Virginia, United States

Joe Carabeo of Astray Productions is a filmmaker, director, writer, and producer of films, photography, and commercial work for several clients. Joe is Program Director of the Awesome Con Short Film Festival and DC Shorts International Film Festival.

Filament Poop Vonnegut

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Vicky Somma

Home: Virginia, United States

Celebrating the author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. by recreating one of his self-portraits using 3D Printing and upcycled "filament poop".

Design and Build Lab @ American University

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Design and Build Lab

Home: District of Columbia, United States

The Design and Build Lab (DaBL) is a digital fabrication / rapid prototyping / experimentation space at American University (AU). DaBL serves as an educational resource for all student, staff, and faculty makers and creators at AU.

Theresa Sondra Jacobs Foundation

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Felix Tao

Home: Virginia, United States

At the Theresa Sondra Jacobs Foundation, we aim to inspire minds, uplift spirits, and create lasting memories with our unique approach of promoting the learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).

LEGO Fan Display

Faire: NoVa

Maker: BioniLUG

Home: Pennsylvania, United States

BioniLUG (the Bionicle LEGO User Group) and friends display a wide variety of original LEGO creations including lenticular mosaics and a horror garden. Beyond showcasing models built by our members from around the world, we also have a play area.

Engineering with Maker Tool

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Marymount University Engineering

Home: Virginia, United States

Understanding a variety of maker-style projects can provide an amazing engineering foundation for people of all ages. Marymount Engineering will share 3D printed prosthetics, robotic pets and virtual-reality experiences for anyone to try!

Innovation Labs = maker spaces + business incubators

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Kent Slowinski

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Innovation Labs = maker spaces + business incubators We are conducting customer discovery as part of the lean innovation process to learn more about the next generation of maker spaces. Please stop by and talk with us.

Duct Tape in Emergencies

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Fairfax County CERT

Home: Virginia, United States

Learn how to use duct tape in emergency situations. Participate in hands-on activities and learn how to use duct tape to secure a pressure bandage to stop bleeding, and to make a splint. Learn other emergency uses for duct tape.

Takeapart activity!

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs

Home: Virginia, United States

Attendees can disassemble common household appliances, printers, and computers to see what makes them tick. Components and pieces will be sorted and recycled appropriately. You can get some hints about how tools work and what you need at home.

Circuit Breaker Labs

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Amanda Preske

Home: District of Columbia, United States

Circuit Breaker Labs, based in Adams Morgan in DC, transforms electronic waste into science-themed art and gifts. Stop by to see our spin on science art and learn how we use old and new production techniques to make our art!

The Violin Boy's Cardboard Boat

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Cyrus Grundy

Home: Virginia, United States

My violin boat is not *just* a cardboard boat. It is a sculpture, a work of art, that survived the 2024 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. Participants will walk away inspired to make their own functional art with cardboard.

Create & Learn: Sewing Basics for Beginners

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Riva Kamat

Home: Virginia, United States

Join our "Create & Learn: Sewing Basics for Beginners" workshop and discover the art of sewing! This hands-on session is perfect for those new to sewing or looking to refresh their skills.

Crochet Cosplay by Scarlet Stitch Studios

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Jo Luttazi

Home: Virginia, United States

Studios in exploring the world of fiber art in cosplay. Take a look at the costumes on display and be inspired for your next project. Learn new crochet and cosplay techniques from over a decade of experience!

MoCo Makers

Faire: NoVa

Maker: MoCo Makers

Home: Maryland, United States

Learn what it takes to be a maker - take a project and bring it to life with a community of other creatives, inventors, and engineers. Join one of the largest DIY tech and science communities in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Tips for Affordable Printing on the HP DesignJet T210 Wide Format Printer

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Phil Shapiro

Home: Maryland, United States

Learn how you can use the relatively affordable HP DesignJet T210 wide format printer ($700) to print your original math games and other creative output. When used wisely, the ink and paper are not expensive. Be bold - think big.

Powered Exoskeleton Arm

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Benjamin Strassmann

Home: Virginia, United States

I made a wearable robotic arm that increases your strength. A real piece of powered armor, that actually works! Come and learn how!

Handmade leather journals and paper

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Jazmine Torres

I hand stitch leather journals. I hand dye, hand cut, & hand sew papers. I create lined pages with a stamp. After the journal is made I laser engrave my own digital art onto them. I use a pyropen as well to burn intitals.

Learn to Solder by Nova Labs

Faire: NoVa

Maker: Nova Labs

Home: Virginia, United States

Learn to Solder! Make your own electronics project to take home.

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