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Call for project write-ups

Posted on May 20, 2013 by andrew

For this year’s event, we’ll be producing a small zine to help people get started on some simple maker projects. It will feature a few easily-accessible projects across a range of tech and craft types, from fabric crafts to simple … Continue reading →

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If You Make It, They Will Come!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by andrew

Calling Makers of All Varieties to Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2013 Yes, it’s that time of year again: The third annual Brighton Mini Maker Faire is on the horizon and we’re on the lookout for makers of every sort to … Continue reading →

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Meet the sponsors: Create

Posted on March 27, 2013 by andrew

Brighton Mini Maker Faire is only made possible by the community of visitors, volunteers, makers and sponsors that support us. We’re particularly grateful to our early-stage sponsors; people who enable us to do important things like securing a venue, which … Continue reading →

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Launching Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by andrew

We’ve been busy over the last few months getting plans underway for another awesome Mini Maker Faire in September 2013. Now it’s time to open it up and bring more people into the fold. We’ll be having a kickoff meeting … Continue reading →

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Get Hands-On: Workshops at Brighton Mini Maker Faire

Posted on August 7, 2012 by andrew

We love getting hands-on at Maker Faire. Whether it’s with a soldering iron or knitting needle, scissors and glue or conductive paint, it’s great to play with technology and make something you can take home with you. This year, we … Continue reading →

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Meet the Sponsors: sugru

Posted on September 1, 2011 by andrew

I met the folks from sugru at Maker Faire in Newcastle a few months back. Manning a stall constructed entirely from cardboard boxes (and sugru, no doubt), they were possibly the most enthusiastic people I met over the entire weekend. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Sponsors: Folksy

Posted on August 18, 2011 by andrew

For many makers, getting their creations into the hands of others is part of the fun – whether that be at an event like Maker Faire or by selling the things they make. Online marketplaces have become vital hubs for … Continue reading →

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