by Amy Williams | Sep 12, 2019 | Maker 2018, Maker 2019, Maker Fest 2018, Maker Fest 2019 |
The Teen Open Lab (TOL) started in spring of 2013 with a simple idea–build Library services for teens based on what the teens themselves tell us they need and want. The Teen Open Lab is a teen-guided space. It is important that our teen patrons take ownership of...
by Amy Williams | Aug 27, 2019 | Maker 2018, Maker 2019, Maker Fest 2018, Maker Fest 2019 |
The Central Illinois Puppetry Guild celebrates storytelling through the art of puppetry. They provide a caring community in which puppeteers are encouraged and supported in the development of their craft. CIPG seeks to provide a safe haven for the sharing of ideas on...
by Amy Williams | Oct 1, 2018 | Maker 2015, Maker 2018, Maker Fest 2015, Maker Fest 2018 |
We are excited to welcome back Dot Dot Dot T-Shirts & Textiles to Heartland Maker Fest this year! From the maker: “T shirt and textile up-cycler using thrift-ed materials, tie-dye, scissors and bleach to make unique wearable art, and home decor items.”...
by Amy Williams | Sep 11, 2018 | Maker 2018, Maker Fest 2018 |
The main goal of Urbana Maker John Rubins of Frankenbikes is to use old bikes to make new ones, but John doesn’t just make new bikes, he makes bikes the likes of which you may have never seen before! John builds bikes to inspire including a two beer keg delivery trike...
by Amy Williams | Oct 9, 2017 | Maker 2017, Maker Fest 2017 |
Think. Love. Live. is about reimagining relationships and cultivating connection, with ourselves, others, and nature. It is my outlet to share photography, favorite quotes, and more recently, empowering and feminist clothing. My goal is to spread the message of...
