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Guest Post from Emily Wright, 2011 Maker

Posted on June 5, 2012 by rowan

Quite a few people have said to me that they thought Maker Faire was all about technological inventions and digital geekery, but if you were at Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2011, you would have seen that we also had a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Malcolm Napier, 2011 Maker

Posted on May 28, 2012 by rowan

Brighton Mini Maker Faire is about all kinds of makes and makers. Last week we heard from Jay Kendall about her experience of running a felting workshop at the 2011 event; now here’s a guest post from someone whose creations … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Jay Kendall, 2011 Maker

Posted on May 22, 2012 by rowan

If you’re contemplating applying to be a Maker at Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2012, but are not sure what to expect, here’s the lowdown from one of last year’s Makers, Jay Kendall. We’ll be featuring different Makers from last year’s … Continue reading →

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Brighton Mini Maker Faire is Back – and We Need YOU!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by rowan

After several months of recovering from organising the last event, and another few of getting together to discuss the next one, we’re finally ready to announce a date for Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2012 – and to start taking applications … Continue reading →

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Brighton Mini Maker Faire – It’s All Over (Until Next Year)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by rowan

After all the anticipation and build-up, the first Brighton Mini Maker Faire came to life last Saturday at the Dome, attracting more than 5,000 visitors for a day of creating, inventing, playing, participating, geeking out, learning and general overawed excitement. … Continue reading →

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Brighton Mini Maker Faire Live Blogging

Posted on September 3, 2011 by rowan

Saturday 3rd September, Brighton Dome 11.04am We’re just over one hour into the first Brighton Maker Faire, and already it’s a hive of activity out there. People are flooding through the doors and throwing themselves into all of the activities … Continue reading →

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Mini Maker Faire Brighton – It’s Tomorrow!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by rowan

After much excitable anticipation, we reach the eve of Brighton’s first ever Maker Faire, happening tomorrow from 10am to 5pm at the Dome. If by some miracle this is the first you’ve heard of it, you can catch up with … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker #3: Cranks DIY Bike Workshop – How to Tighten Bike Brakes

Posted on August 31, 2011 by rowan

In the last of our our Brighton Mini Maker Faire teaser videos from Larchmont Films, Julian from Cranks DIY bike workshop in Brighton demonstrates how to tighten your bike brakes by replacing the cable. It’s all very much in keeping … Continue reading →

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Play! An Evening of Maker-musicians at the After-Show Party

Posted on August 29, 2011 by rowan

Guest post by Sarah Angliss, Therematrix and robot maker If you’re in Brighton for Mini Maker Faire and wondering what to do when the show closes at 5pm, then come along to Play! The Brighton Maker Faire After-show party. It’s … Continue reading →

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Maker Faire Brighton – One Week to Go!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by rowan

This time next week, we’ll be in full swing at Brighton’s first Mini Maker Faire and right now we couldn’t be more excited. Everything’s coming together brilliantly and it’s set to be a fun-packed, totally mind-blowing day. The buzz is … Continue reading →

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