by Gergana Slavova | Sep 28, 2016 | Maker 2016, Maker Fest 2016 |
Anna Williams is a recent graduate of Parkland College and this is her first year participating in the Heartland Maker Fest. She is passionate about many art forms including music and writing. Her visual art reflects this, as many of her pieces are inspired by songs...
by Gergana Slavova | Sep 26, 2016 | Maker 2016, Maker Fest 2016 |
A brand new maker, but certainly not a rookie, Isaac Kidder is an artist who specializes in both 2D and 3D work, focusing on metal and wood sculpture, painting and photography. In his work, Isaac uses the theme of connectivity and oneness in order to convey the ideas...
by Gergana Slavova | Sep 26, 2016 | Maker 2016, Maker Fest 2016 |
We’ve very excited to welcome a new type of maker this year! Shoshanna Bauer (Shoshie to her gaming friends) paints custom painted miniatures for gaming and collecting. She is a traditionally-trained Fine Art Watercolorist who recently switch to painting...
by Gergana Slavova | Sep 24, 2016 | Maker 2016, Maker Fest 2016 |
We’ve expanded this year’s fest to include local performers and we’re honored to welcome Elis Artz to the Heartland Maker Fest family. Here are a few words from Elis about her art: Elis Artz was born In Brazil and has lived in Champaign since 2006....
by Gergana Slavova | Sep 24, 2016 | Maker 2016, Maker Fest 2016 |
Take a glimpse at Maker Fest 1099 with the Society for Creative Anachronism’s Arts and Sciences group! Their local artisans and creators’ projects range from delicate calligraphy to heavy metal blacksmithing, with particular areas of interest in fiber...
