A lifelong learner and maker, Neil is the volunteer coordinator for Maker Expo, which is a mammoth effort. He joins us to talk about organizing, making, and his own passion projects in our local hackerspace.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Derek Wong began his journey as a hobby balloon twister in 2011, after viewing a clown twisting balloon animals at his friend’s birthday party. Since then, the internet has been Derek’s major text book and biggest inspiration for his balloon … Continue reading
Agnes is a long time maker, organizer for Maker Expo, and the head of Mindful Makers, an incredible series of making camps and much, much more. A serial maker, one might say. She joins us to talk about the incredible … Continue reading
Ig Kolenko is the director of the Centre for Smart Manufacturing at Conestoga College, and the students are here with an exhibit. They’re showing off robot arms, leds, and talking about bringing vision to life. Ig talks about their incredible skills, … Continue reading
“Everything here is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen.” ‘Nuff said. This kid has plans.
Meg makes superbugs, and one day she’ll build a dollhouse.
These three girls have big plans, including time machines and time machine rockets. No joke.
It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be joined by representatives of the Tri-Cities, the Mayor of Kitchener Berry Vrbanovic, the Mayor of Waterloo Dave Jaworsky, and the Cambridge Ward 4 councillor Jan Liggett. Fresh from the heat and steel of … Continue reading
Lisa McTwister became interested in art at a young age, experimenting with an assortment of creative fields, from crochet to stained glass. Stumbling upon balloons, she learned that twisting tubes of latex could be so much more than stick figure-like … Continue reading
Will is seven, loves Minecraft, and has aspirations toward virtual reality development one day. He’s seen some incredible things here today, and he’s looking forward to more.