Monthly Archives: May 2011
26May/11No comments
Maker Faire and the makers who made things
Posted by Luigi
Play in HD and full screen to enjoy the photographs at their best! The Tinkering Studio offered four workshops in two days at Maker Faire 2011, and set up a photobooth where participants could be photographed with their creations. This … Continue reading
24May/11No comments
The Heart of Maker Faire
Posted by sarah
Both Earl Stirling’s Harmony Swingset and Scott Weaver’s toothpick creations are featured in this lovely video in which Dale Dougherty shares about the heart of Maker Faire. A great reminder that playfulness is the key. Enjoy!
22May/11No comments
Maker Faire 2011, Day 1
Posted by Luigi
Day one of Maker Faire wrapped up without rapture, but with plenty of tinkering! We did a wire bending and soldering workshop in the first half of the day, and a cardboard costume workshop in the second half. I set … Continue reading
21May/11No comments
Tinkering Moment of Zen: sharp tools
Posted by Luigi
Courtesy of the madness that is Maker Faire
20May/11No comments
Making a Maker Faire booth
Posted by sarah
Yesterday we arrived at the San Mateo Event Center ready to build the biggest Maker Faire booth we’ve ever had! We were greeted by the Make robot… …and a lot of work to be done. Once the Marble Machine wall … Continue reading
20May/111 comment
It’s Only a Day Away
Posted by Karen
We’re putting finishing touches on our Maker Faire booth today. Come join the festivities this weekend. Try out activities that involve tinkering, hacking and making, along with new exhibit prototypes as well many Exploratorium favorites. It’s going to be a BIG … Continue reading
18May/11No comments
From scissors to torches
Posted by Karen
Amazing to know that Ruby is still into Making — Six years later and she’s even more serious about her selection of tools. Click here to see what she’s up to now that she is officially in the Young Maker’s … Continue reading
17May/11No comments
A city made of toothpicks – CBS News segment
Posted by Luigi
And here it is! I’m very happy that Scott is getting the recognition he deserves, and agree with the people being interviewed: this is definitely art! So come by the Tinkering Studio to check out this amazing sculpture, on display … Continue reading
Tagged as: cbs news, maker faire 2011, scott weaver, toothpicks, Video
17May/11No comments
Scott Weaver on CBS News!
Posted by Luigi
Set your alarm clocks and tune your television sets to CBS News tonight for an interview with Scott Weaver, recorded right here in the Tinkering Studio, about his amazing toothpick sculpture. The interview was conducted by John Blackstone, who was … Continue reading
Tagged as: cbs, cbs news, news, scott weaver, television, toothpicks, tv
12May/111 comment
How are toothpicks made?
Posted by Luigi
You might say we have had toothpicks on our mind for the last few weeks. And it finally occurred to us to wonder: how are these little wooden skewers actually manufactured? It doesn’t seem like Bernie’s method would be feasible … Continue reading
