Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Society for Creative Anachronism

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Ian Conner

Home: New York, United States

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture.

Archery: Craft, Science, and History

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Steven Janis

Home: New York, United States

Discover the science and history of archery at Maker Faire! Watch as we construct traditional bows and arrows, showcasing the tools and techniques involved. Archery coach, Steve Janis, will answer your questions. Immerse yourself in this captivating

Comedy Improv

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Mike Kowal

Home: Nebraska, United States

Comedy Improv performance and workshop for interested participants. 2 hour show of short form improv. WNYImprov has performed for several years throughout WNY as well as in Ontario, Myrtle Beach and the Orlando Comedy Festival

Needle and Wet Felting

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Emma DuBois

Home: New York, United States

Come and watch a needle felting demonstration and learn how to make a wet felted bead. I've been needle felting for about 12 years and love to push the boundaries of what's possible. It's a really versatile art form!

NatureConnect 365: UpCycled Fiber Art

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Patricia Patterson, PhD

Home: New York, United States

Using recycled materials, participants will have opportunity to create wall decor. Cardboard looms, donated fibers, twig dowel. Hands-on beginning weaving technique enjoyed by novice and experienced fiber artists, alike.

Woodworking and Wood Carving Techniques

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Lee Smith

Woodworking and wood carvings are longtime passions and hobbies. Learn about several woodworking techniques and view a selection of completed projects. Methods that are useful for creating, repairing, and restoring wood objects will be shared.

Buff Sci Borgs

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Douglas Borzynski

The Buffalo Academy of Science FIRST Robotics team demonstrates thisyear'sFIrst Tech Challenge robot that won the Penfield regional Qualifier and competed in the New York State championship in Utica this March.

Lake Shore Art Club

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: kaitlin millen

Home: United States

The Lake Shore High School Art Department will be showing and displaying art made this year. In addition to this, we will be having students working on personal work for all to see. Students will also sell greeting cards to help fund our scholarship.

Game On! Lake Shore Eagles Esports

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Michael Drezek

It's game on in the brand new Lake Shore Eagles Esports room. Try your hand at some scholastic esports titles like Rocket League, Super Smash Brothers, and Minecraft. Stations will also be set up for those to build their own game in Unreal Engine!

Ripley Elementary Maker After School Club

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Karen Kondrick

Home: New York, United States

Visit our booth and listen to our elementary students explain to you and show you what they have been working on in their Maker Faire After School Club. Then let them teach you how to make a paperclip circuit and take it home with you.

Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: David Kalvitis

Home: New York, United States

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books started a revolutionary Challenging Dot-to-Dot craze in 2000. Designer David Kalvitis has been dedicated to creating the most challenging and artistic Dot-to-Dot Books while inventing a dozen new ways of connecting dots.

Make a Magic Wand!

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Kristen Palmeri

Make a Magic wand! Chopsticks, ribbon, beads, feathers, etc...with the use of thermoplastics (a low temperature glue gun) you will make a wonderful wand to take home!

Emerald Empire Detachment

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Emerald Empire Detachment

Home: New York, United States

Star wars inspired costuming club for all levels of skill and accuracy! Our passion for costuming, set design, and prop building will be on display!

Making Android Apps

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Christopher Terpin

Home: New York, United States

I make Android apps using relatively simple programming tools. I published over 50 apps to Google Play including musical instruments, drawing toys and others. I will try to answer any questions you have about creating and publishing apps.

Gems and Goods by Acee

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Cindy Lefort

Home: New York, United States

Recycle and Reuse chandeliers and jewelry to create beautiful window prisms. A piece of glass is then added to create a garden/patio wind chime.

Stuffed Annies

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Bethany Richardson

Home: New York, United States

Turning yarn into plush stuffed animals one stitch at a time! Hi, my name is Bethany and I own my small business Stuffed Annies. I started crocheting about 10 years ago and just fell in love with honing my craft. Be sure to stop by and ask questions!

Learn to Solder

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Antonio Scordo

Learn to solder and make your very own light up Badge! Hosted by Western New York Regional Maker Faire with help from Maker Faire Rochester, NYSCATE, Erie 2 BOCES, and Erie 1 BOCES. Only while supplies last!

Launch Pad Makerspace at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Jordan Smith

Home: New York, United States

The Launch Pad is a free & collaborative makerspace at the Downtown Central Library that offers access to and training on technologies for the purpose of your own creative endeavors, including lasercutters, 3D printers, A/V production studios & more!

RoboKart: Live Action Mario Kart!

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Electric Mayhem

Home: New York, United States

Our students have built a live action Mario Kart game for the community to enjoy, Come participate in races with 4 Mario karts at a time. As you do your 3 laps around the course, earn power ups by driving over the colored tiles!

WNY Creative People

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Connie Burns

Home: New York, United States

Members of WNY Creative People will be demonstrating their crafts and helping folks make a memory wire bracelet to take with them.

Cassette Cycle: The Art of Recycling Cassette Tapes & Forgotten Tech

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Nicole Majewski

Learn how to transform yesterday's technology into today's fun project! Learn how to turn cassette tapes, VHS tapes and more into cool and unique accessories and decor for your home and life!

E2CCB Adult Education: Construction Trades, Health Services, Literacy

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Dan Macakanja Sr

Home: New York, United States

Construction Trades will offer Attendees the opportunity to either learn to repair drywall or to properly drive screws. Health Services is planning an interactive learning exercise. Literacy Staff will offer Brochures to highlight programs.

RIT's Multidisciplinary Robotics Club

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Clinten Hopkins

Home: New York, United States

RIT's Multi-Disciplinary Robotics Club is committed to creating an inclusive and inviting space where anyone at RIT can learn about robotics, foster technical and interpersonal skills, and propose their own unique robot ideas.

You Are On the Air with Ham Radio

Faire: WNY Regional

Maker: Joe Claus

Home: New York, United States

You Are On the Air with Ham Radio! Visit our live on-the-air ham radio station and see firsthand the skills and gear you'll need. Handouts, live demos and prizes! Be sure to find is in the gym!

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