Makevention ( http://makevention.org/ ) is a family event that happened on August 27 at Switchyard Park. It is a gathering/exhibit of many of the makers around Bloomington to showcase what they do. It is put on by Bloominglabs , a public makerspace in Bloomington. There were about two dozen exhibitors of all variety (circuits, sewing, pottery, woodworking, robotics team, cosplay, screen printing, parkour…). There were around 200 visitors to the event.
Our booth had the traditional “batteries & bulbs” to let people learn how to light up one LED with one battery. The bigger attraction was the “hammer & nails” where kids got to nail some boards together or put some nails/screws into a board to create string art. We had around 35 kids and 20 adults stop by and get their hands active. Kids love making things, and they love tools. I really want to find some sponsors to help us create a pop-up wood shop capable of having 36 kids building, then do an all day event once a month.
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