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Kia ora! Maker Faire is coming to Aotearoa! Famed for its pristine wilderness and wild coastline, hobbits and flightless national bird, New Zealand is on the global maker map and showing off its long history of rugged DIY resourcefulness and quirky creativity.
On November 4th, the inaugural Maker Faire Wellington kicks off an exciting new chapter for Kiwi makers and builds another branch on the ever-expanding global maker movement.
Powered by Capital E, a Wellington-based non-profit whose mission is to” ignite the creative spark in young people through digital workshops and live performances and events” and is home to the National Theatre for Children, Maker Faire Wellington looks to New Zealand’s longstanding culture of self-reliance and community of home-grown inventors to create a one-of-a-kind event. With an eye to the theatrical, the organizers hope to create a rich visual experience for New Zealand’s first taste of Maker Faire, with artwork reflecting the country’s unique cultural heritage like the roving large-scale and bike-driven percussive Taniwha (a mythical Maori water creature) sculpture created of recycled materials.
Award-winning producers of making interactions, Capital E has designed an indoor workshop area designed as a steampunk-style Da Vinci studio and created a BoxHead selfie booth that will allow visitors to capture expressions of delight on the day.
As Makers ourselves, we are putting a lot of effort into creating and making playful and visually inspiring props, experiences and spectacles that add to the overall Maker Faire experience and atmosphere.
Here are a handful of the awesome projects set to take the stage alongside the indomitable Professor Inventus (a.k.a Tom Hutchinson), a Capital E regular (above).
A long-time RC model enthusiast and Maker of all things, Chris is passionate about 3D printing and has channeled his skills to create an incredible indoor obstacle course for his drones. Starting with balsa wood model airplanes in the Model Airplane Club, Chris exemplifies the lifelong maker spirit.
I really enjoy being able to make things, whether it’s stuff for around the house, electronics for a replica Star Wars blaster, or the robotic prosthetic I’m building for a friend who needs a hand. The technology we have access to in our living rooms is simply amazing, and I love being a part of it and finding new ways to make things and use the tech we have around us. Get stuck in, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and iterate on your projects and skills. You might not be able to make a 40-foot tall Giant Metal Robot as your first project, but every little thing you make goes towards something bigger you can make later. Finally, don’t feel you have to go at it alone. Many of my projects are made all that much better by sharing what I know with friends or clubs, and I learn a lot by sharing, and having others share with me.
Here’s a taste of the amazing Indoor Drone Racing project that Chris is bringing to Maker Faire Wellington.
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