Mini Maker Faire, billed as ‘the world’s largest show (and tell) festival’, is a family-friendly feast of invention, creativity and resourcefulness celebrating the Maker movement – a kind of ‘DIY culture 2.0’, comprising crafters, technology enthusiasts and artists. Founded in California in 2006, it has since inspired hundreds of independent, community-driven Mini Maker Faires all over the world. Following the success of FutureEverything’s recent Handmade event at Victoria Baths, which featured knitted QR codes, lazer cut ‘bendy wood’ and a giant game of Operation, Manchester Mini Maker Faire brings together makers of all ages and backgrounds to show off their inventions and creations – from electronic gizmos and homemade clothes, to robotic toys and multimedia artworks.
Sat 28 – Sun 29 July, Mosi, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, M3 4FP, Tel: 0161 606 0127, 10am – 5pm, FREE, makerfairemanchester.com
Photo: Maker Media
- Words:
- Carole Keating
- Published on:
- Thu 26 Jul 2012
