Hey folks, Ben here! I just wanted to say from all the MEEPs – THANK YOU!! Despite a brief torrential downpour and construction closures, 7500 people descended upon Kitchener City Hall last Saturday to see, learn and do everything from fighting robots, knit-bombing, soldering, rocket launching, cardboard pirating, painting and SO MUCH MORE from our 100+ awesome exhibiting makers. We’re in […]
Announcements
Call for Contributors to the Fiber Arts Geo-Dome Project
Calling All Fiber Artists! Seeking Handmade Cozies for the Fiber Arts Geo-Dome Project. Hey crafty people, Agnes here with another crazy project idea that I need your help with! I’m building a 6 meter diameter geodesic dome from PVC pipe, just like this one seen at Maker Faire Bay Area. The structure in this photo was created by the […]
Maker Expo Needs You!
Hey folks, Ben here. The MEEP’s are hard at work putting together a truly epic inaugural event, but we’ll still need your help to make it happen! We’re looking for volunteers who can help us out — especially on the big day (Sept 19th!). We have a wide range of duties available, including… Exhibitor Helpers (help everyone […]
Kidspark – August 16th
The Maker Expo crew will again be out and about in the city this weekend helping Tinker Truck and THEMUSEUM with their activities at Kidspark in Kitchener’s Victoria Park. We hope to be signing up volunteers for Maker Expo between launching rockets and taking selfies with dinosaurs. Come join us on Sunday August 16th 10am-5pm […]
Paper Pirates of Cardboard Cove
Ahoy Mateys! Yes, you heard it right here… the Paper Pirates of Cardboard Cove are coming to Maker Expo this September 19th, and just in time for International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Attendees of all ages will get the chance for some hands-on paper crafting over in our Cardboard Cove. This is a giant paper […]
CALLING ALL MAKERS!
The call for Exhibitors for Maker Expo 2015 is ON! We’re looking for Makers, Artists and Organizations to showcase their amazing creations at our inaugural event in September! Whether you’re an individual, group or team, if you have something to show off, demonstrate , WE WANT YOU! We’re currently accepting applications for the following: Exhibitors – Show off […]
Announcing Maker Expo 2015!
For the past few months we’ve been working hard behind the scenes and we’re ready to announce our brand new event! Maker Expo is a family-friendly exhibition of makers, artists, organizations & do-it-yourself enthusiasts showcasing the very best Waterloo Region has to offer! This one-day event will land on Saturday September 19 2015 at Kitchener City Hall. We’re planning […]