Makers Spaces at Barnes and Noble
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the fun activities Barnes and Noble have planned:
MAKE WORKSPACE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
At Barnes & Noble Stonebriar during the Mini Maker Faire, there will be a “Make” Workspace, or a tech-educational expo space, where booksellers and Makers will demo some of the leading products in technology today that teach users of all ages the valuable skills of coding and 3D printing. There are five featured products:
- The da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer from XYZprinting, which is affordable, perfect for anyone from a first-time 3D designer to an aspiring inventor, and the number one 3D printer for the home, office or classroom (K-12)
- Ozobot, which makes robotics easy by using the simplicity of color to teach programming and break the barriers of technological intimidation
- Sphero SPRK Edition, which teaches coding and programming and will be powered by NOOK® during the demonstration;
- The Slipstream Drone from Protocol, a 4-channel radio-controlled mini quad copter
- Meccano Meccanoid from Spin Master, a four-foot-tall, programmable, walking, talking robot for children
MAKE AND COLLABORATE DESCRIPTIONS:
At the Mini Maker Faire, Barnes & Noble customers of all ages will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experiences around the art of designing, handcrafting and constructing, in the spirit of collaboration, cooperative learning and teamwork.
Among the featured products for children are:
- Electronic Snap Circuits from ELENCO, which combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios and other electronic devices
- littleBits, which takes circuitry one step further with its magnetic capabilities and puts the power of electronics in kids’ hands. These electronic building blocks allow anyone to create simple or complex inventions;
- Maker Studio™ from ThinkFun, featuring essential engineering parts including gears, spools, connectors, wheels, rods and hubcaps to inspire imagination and a genuine love for making; and
- LEGO® Bionicle Bricks, which will allow children to build their own adventures.
Adults will also have the opportunity to make and collaborate using products like:
- Extraordinaires® Design Studio PRO, available exclusively at Barnes & Noble, which will challenges participants to think outside the box through its unique 3-step process involving research, design and improvement;
Ideas then begin to take shape with LEGO® Architecture Studio, bricks which can be used to make incredible architectural designs and can also be used to rapid prototype almost anything the mind can imagine.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
MINI MAKER FAIRE SCHEDULE
3PM-4PM MAKE WORKSPACE 4 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
4PM-5PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
5PM-6PM MEET THE MAKER- TBA
5PM-6PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
6PM-7PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
7PM MEET THE MAKER- TBA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
MINI MAKER FAIRE
11AM-12PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
12PM-1PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
1PM-2PM MEET THE MAKER- TROY SHULL Board Game Creator
2PM-3PM MEET THE MAKER- iCode Inc. Coding Class for students
3PM-4PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
4PM-5PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
5PM-6PM MEET THE MAKER- CHER KAUFMAN- Adult Coloring Book Creator
5PM- 6PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
6PM-7PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
7PM MEET THE MAKER- TBA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
MINI MAKER FAIRE
11AM-12PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
12PM-1PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
1PM-2PM MEET THE MAKER- TBA
3PM-4PM MAKE WORKSPACE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
4PM-5PM MAKE & COLLABORATE 5 VOLUNTEER SPOTS AVAILABLE
5PM MEET THE MAKER- TBA