by Jamie | Aug 27, 2019 | Maker 2017, Maker 2018, Maker 2019, Maker Fest 2017, Maker Fest 2018, Maker Fest 2019 |
The Champaign Urbana Community Fab Lab has truly become a staple of the DIY/Maker community in Champaign-Urbana and they are returning to the Heartland Maker Fest to show off all they have to offer. Be sure to stop, say hi, and get hands on with some of...
by Jamie | Aug 27, 2019 | Maker 2017, Maker 2018, Maker 2019, Maker Fest 2017, Maker Fest 2018, Maker Fest 2019 |
We are happy to announce that the Central Illinois Aerospace rocketry club will again be joining the Heartland Maker Fest this year. They will be showing rockets, videos, and other rocket equipment the club has built (i.e. launch pads and a launching systems...
by Mike Bohlmann | Sep 17, 2018 | Maker 2017, Maker 2018, Maker Fest 2017, Maker Fest 2018 |
Ever since Mike bought an Arduino starter kit in late 2015, he’s been making prototypes and other small projects. His primary maker areas focus on 3D printing, electronics, and video production. Sometimes these projects are just for fun, sometimes they are for...
by Emily Knox | Sep 16, 2018 | Maker 2017, Maker 2018, Maker Fest 2017, Maker Fest 2018 |
Dank Beads writes: “I like to make fun or silly crafts that make people happy. I make fashion and home accessories.” Welcome to the Fest!
by JaNelle | Oct 12, 2017 | Maker 2017, Maker Fest 2017 |
We’re glad to welcome another returning maker to this year’s Heartland Maker Fest— OumniPotent! This informal community group promotes eco-friendly arts. They lead activities that are fun, creative, and functional. They would love for everyone to create a positive...
by JaNelle | Oct 10, 2017 | Maker 2017, Maker Fest 2017 |
We are happy to announce Birdhouse Echo by Katrina Catizone. This amazing talent is a full-time artist who specializes in hyper-realistic portraits and fan art. She is a self-taught oil painter, but has recently been creating photo-real charcoal drawings on toned...