UK Maker Faire Newcastle 27th & 28th April 2013

[Dominic of Nottingham Hackspace]

Hello Hackerspace Folks 

As you probably know there will be a UK Maker Faire in Newcastle on 27th & 28th April 2013 after a few conversations with the organisers O'Reilly it's been suggested that Hackerspaces could have a slightly more coordinated effort or presence at the UK Maker Faire. To this end O'Reilly are providing a Hackerspaces area which is to include Mitch Altmans' soldering tables. 

It's proposed that there will be a joint Hackerspaces table/area for UK and Irish Hackerspaces at the Faire. This is likely to consist of information about the UK & Irish Hackerspaces, where more information can be found or how to go about setting up a Hackerspace. It's likely to include lots of photos & videos about Hackerspaces a mailing list form for more information (probably propagated back to their local hackspace) and a really big interactive map with existing hackerspaces marked with QR codes and information about them. 

The combined effort isn't intended to replace anything you are already planning for the Faire. If you or your Hackerspace want to have your own exhibit or table at the Faire you still need to complete the Call to Makers on the UK Maker Faire webpage. 

If you would like to help with the combined Hackerspaces table/area then please do complete this form. 

thank you 

Dominic Morrow 

acting on behalf of UK Hackspace Foundation 

[Britta Jarvis]

Hi everyone

Tomorrow evening I will be bringing along some examples of beaded spiders I've made and some beads and wire for those interested in having a go. They're not very complicated but they are fiddly. I will be asking for a 50p contribution for materials. If anyone has their own small pliers and wire cutters please bring them :)

See you tomorrow!

- Britta

[Anne Clark]

Hi Britta

I had intended to come this evening but unfortunately I returned from Budapest with a bad cold so will not make it. I hope some people do try your spiders as they look really good.

Also we have talked in the past of doing a Christmas evening on December 11th but have not had much feed back. What would people like to do?

Anne

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[Amanda McLaren]

Sorry I can't make it either, I also have a horrid cold and cough.

Still up for doing xmas themed things on the 11th. If people want to I can show them the basics for making a wreath but they'll need to bring there own stuff. A decent sized bag of long strands of ivy - the sort that grows in long strands across the ground (we need the stems rather than the leaves) and anything extra for decoration - ceder/ivy (leafy)/holly/laurel/fir cones etc. I'll bring wire and cutters etc. People can always finish them off at home.

 

Amanda

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[MARK HANCOX]

Anne (and everyone!)

 

I won't be around on the 11th, but I do think doing something for Christmas is a great idea, and I hope it goes well.

 

One idea I saw at the weekend was a "Christmas tree" laser cut from plywood; it actually looked really good, and would have looked even better with a full complement of lights etc. Much better than an artificial tree. And no needles all over the carpet ...

 

Maybe not time to do this year, but could be done for the future; maybe borrow the laser cutter at Nottingham Hack Space? Or do I remember someone saying they had access to a laser cutter? What file type would be needed? And could the cutter accommodate plywood up to 150cm?

 

Cheers

Mark