That’s when the idea for the Mini Maker Faire first sprouted. Sherry Huss, co-founder of Maker Faire and vice president of event production and operations, said that Barnes and Noble has been carrying Make Magazine since its launch in 2005 and does well with a selection of Make Books as well.Įarlier this year, Barnes and Noble’s vice president of toys and games, Kathleen Campisano, and her team attended a Maker Faire in San Mateo, California.
While the Maker Faire is a new development for the bookstore chain, Barnes and Noble has an established history working with Maker Media. Finally, users can get hands-on experience making with provided materials and collaborating with other folks in the process. The next aspect is Meet the Maker, where participants can meet and interact with leaders in the maker movement. The Make Workspace is a product expo that showcases skills like programming, as well as new tech like robots, drones, and 3D printers. The nationwide event is a partnership between Barnes and Noble and Maker Media, the organization behind Maker Faire and Make Magazine.Įach day of the event has three distinct sections. Open to all ages, event-goers will be exposed to the maker community through product demonstrations, learning sessions, and hands-on experiences.
Over the weekend of November 6-8, Barnes and Noble will host its first-ever Mini Maker Faire.
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