Past Makers & Exhibits
Kris Sturgess
Back again with my fan built 1:1 Aluminum R2-D2. Also bringing some wifi controlled retro robots such as Omnibots, Robosapien, and Wall-E.
Rocky Turel
My Name is Rocky Turel I have been a Farrier ( Horseshoer) for 17 yrs. I have decided to take the traditional road and still build the shoe for the horse on site from bar stock. I have taken a huge interest in Blacksmithing and Tool Making.
MAKErunway
Make Runway is a creative challenge for those passionate about Fashion and its art. Over the course of a day, makers of all ages raced against the clock to create a runway fashion outfit using the unconventional materials.
The Growroom - an urban farm pavilion
Standing tall as a spherical garden, the Growroom empowers people to grow their own food much more locally in a beautiful and sustainable way.
Eclectic Eccentric
I have a collection of machines and objects made in my home metal working shop. I have a 7 hp dozer from a kit, a 20 hp articulating loader, a rope maker, knock down gantry, and who knows what else by the show date.
The Science of Art Glass
The Science of Art Glass. Get a glimpse of the make-up, property and science behind the art of glass blowing. Learn history and facts behind how this material is made. Glass tumblers will be available for purchase.
RDC Continuing Education
Virtual Reality welders were utilized as part of the Virtual Reality and Co-operative Trades - The Next Generation program at RDC. By training virtually students were able to gain experience and instructors noticed a marked improvement in skills.
Diorama Landscapes
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery invites you to create your own art to take home. We will assist you, but you get to decide what sort of 3D landscape to build in your diorama box. Realistic or fantasy, imagine, create and build your own world.
What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
