Got Craft? at Vancouver Mini Maker Faire

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New for 2013: Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is teaming up with Got Craft? to create a specially curated crafting section at the event.

What is Got Craft?

Got Craft? aims to bring together a community that fosters handmade and D.I.Y. culture by supporting like-minded events such as DIY @ Museum of Vancouver, the Austin, TX and Vancouver Premiere of Handmade Nation, Swap-O-Rama-Rama 2009 and 2010, Vancouver Mini Maker Faire and the Sweetie Pie Press 2011 Summer Craft Tour. We wanted to curate a boutique event to showcase some of our favourite handmade artists and provide Vancouver the opportunity to shop for one of a kind goods and meet the makers in person to talk about their creative processes.

Want to participate in this opportunity?

Don’t delay, apply now.

Written by on March 10th, 2013


Emily is a Communication Designer, illustrator, crafter, founder of Maker Foundation and Creative Director of Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. She is an avid textile artist and community organizer with a focus on facilitating collaborative and creative workspaces, teaching workshops, and organizing crafty and creative events. She enjoys foraging for unlikely materials, increasing bicycle safety and visibility, and becoming more self-sufficient while lowering her carbon footprint. Check out her blog at bluemollusc.com


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Less than 2 days left of Call for Makers!

 

All good things must come to an end, and the Call for Makers for Vancouver Mini Maker Faire 2012 is no different. We’ve had some excellet Makers apply over the last 10 weeks, and I can’t wait to share some of them with you via this blog!

 

But it’s time to finalize the planning for the event, and as such Saturday May 19 will mark the end of the Call for Makers. If you’ve been putting off applying, now’s your last chance to get in! So head on over to the Call for Makers page, and fill out one of the application forms.

 

Written by on May 18th, 2012



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Only 2 days left for early bird Maker discount!

Here’s a quick preview of some of the Maker who have already applied. Don’t wait. Apply today!

 

Environmental Youth Alliance and Means of Production Artists’ Raw Resource Collective

 

 

 

Graffiti Research Lab Canada

 

 

 

eatART’s gBikes

 

 

International Guild of Knot Tyers: Pacific Americas Branch / Fraser Valley Beaders

 

 

Written by on April 19th, 2012


Ben Z Cooper is an imaginographer. He weaves together cinematography, photography, and chronography with computers, brains, and time to bring ideas to life. He seeks to empower the expansion of the mind, to challenge perceptions, and to encourage the advancement of humanity through images & experiences. Ben enjoys music, cycling, non-pretentious community engagement, the Earth, time and writing in the third person.


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Makers & innovators; 3 more days to apply!

Tim O’Reilly, Founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media, recalls the launch of Make Magazine and Maker Faire, and says that hobbyists playing with new technologies have often led the way into hotbeds of a new industry.

“I think that self-motivated spirit is what drives entrepreneurs, and we need to have it drive everyone,” O’Reilly says. “Because if you do something useful, if you do something for love, some good percentage of those things will actually turn into a business. That’s really the heart of entrepreneurship; wanting to make something happen.”

 

Even if you’re not on the edge of technology and innovation, or looking to turn your hobby into a full-time job, there is still so much to be gained from being around other creative people. Gardeners look at the world much differently than programmers however, together they are unlocking our future. So, no matter what you love to create, you should come show it off at Vancouver Mini Maker Faire.

 

There are only 3 days left in the early bird call for Makers. So, take a minute and sign up.

 

Written by on April 18th, 2012


Ben Z Cooper is an imaginographer. He weaves together cinematography, photography, and chronography with computers, brains, and time to bring ideas to life. He seeks to empower the expansion of the mind, to challenge perceptions, and to encourage the advancement of humanity through images & experiences. Ben enjoys music, cycling, non-pretentious community engagement, the Earth, time and writing in the third person.


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Only 4 More Days to Apply to be a Maker and Receive the Early Bird Rate!

Don’t put it off any longer; right now is the time to apply! This early bird rate is best for commercial vendors. Rates will increase by 20% after this Saturday, April 21st.



Calling all craft vendors, farmers, tech-tinkerers, hobbiests and more! Don’t delay, apply to be a Maker before the cut off of this Saturday. Precious space is filling up quickly and we want to make sure we reserve a space for your project. Apply now.

Written by on April 17th, 2012


Emily is a Communication Designer, illustrator, crafter, founder of Maker Foundation and Creative Director of Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. She is an avid textile artist and community organizer with a focus on facilitating collaborative and creative workspaces, teaching workshops, and organizing crafty and creative events. She enjoys foraging for unlikely materials, increasing bicycle safety and visibility, and becoming more self-sufficient while lowering her carbon footprint. Check out her blog at bluemollusc.com


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BLIM Community Market – Sunday March 25th

While we at Vancouver Mini Maker Faire believe everyone is a Maker, if you prefer to admire, touch, squeeze, play with, be inspired by or wear things made by others, come check out the Blim Community Market this coming Sunday at the Heritage Hall on Main Street.  Their market includes 48 vendors ranging from crafts, fine art, music, fashion, vintage items, accessories, and supplies, as well as hot food, beverages, and entertainment.

You will also find representatives from your friendly VMMF organizing team at our very own table to answer questions, recruit volunteers, sign up new makers for VMMF2012, and sell some nifty swag (including our must-have Maker buttons!).

What: BLIM Community Market

Where: Heritage Hall, Main and 15th Ave.

When: Sunday, March 25th, 12-5

Why: To promote and nurture creative production and community, and contribute to Mt Pleasant’s artistic vitality.

Admission is free or by donation.  Call Blim at 604 872 8180 or email info@blim.ca for more information.

Check out their Facebook Event Page!

 

 

Written by on March 21st, 2012


Arielle Fraser is an education professional involved in outdoor, experiential and hands-on teaching and learning programs. Outside of work she can be found creating, making or fixing things from costumes to photographs to scooters. She is excited to be the Media Facilitator and Education Outreach Coordinator for Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. She wants to MAKE stuff happen!


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