Makers of all kinds have been signing up to be a part of this year’s August 27th Dover Mini Maker Faire and over the next month we’ll give you some sneak peeks of what to expect right here on our blog.
Have you been on the fence about signing up as a Maker or a presenter? The deadline, August 5, 2016, is fast approaching, so let us know what your questions are and we’ll answer them! You can always reach out to us at [email protected], or leave us a message on our Dover Mini Maker Faire Facebook page.
Oh, and don’t wait to buy your tickets to this year’s Faire. If you buy them online here before July 31st they’re only $8 (Kids ages 5 and under get in free).
Now on to the Makers of 2016!
Dover Shockwave Robotics
This talented high school Robotics team competes regularly with their robotic inventions in the FIRST Robotics competition, founded by NH entrepreneur Dean Kamen. They’ll be bringing their creation from the 2016 competition which was designed to complete tasks like scoring balls into goals, flying discs into goals, flinging inner tubes onto racks, hanging on bars and balancing on beams. DSR will hold demos throughout the day, showing off the amazing skills of their robot.
One Story Houses
These aren’t your typical dollhouses! Inspired by various children’s books and films, Erin, the master architect of these playful houses, has created miniature versions of Stitch’s (from the move “Lilo and Stich”) surf shack and even a Harry Potter-themed house! Erin is a children’s librarian and greatly enjoys expressing her love of literature in a way that encourages readers to play and create new narratives. Her houses often utilize items that are repurposed and/or made from recycled materials.
Vintage Robot
Vintage Robot designs and hand-crafts Robot apparel and accessories for humans. Perfect for any lover of robots and technology of all kinds, Vintage Robot has everything to satisfy your Robot merchandise needs. Come check out their popular robot-themed posters and T-Shirts. They also have a line of upcycled products such as necklaces made from old computer parts!
Assistive Technology in New Hampshire
Using unassuming materials like old political signs, Assistive Technology in New Hampshire (ATinNH) provides NH residents with easy to assemble tech that is improving lives and educating the public about differently abled people. ATinNH is a program provided through the UNH’s Institute on Disability (IOD).
Young Inventors Program
NH’s Young Inventors (K-8) creative minds will be featured at this year’s Dover Mini Maker Faire! Their creations have included everything from 8-year-old Roddy MacMillan’s “High and Dry Backpack Stand” to 10-year-old’s Dexter Gubud’s “Robo Challenger: A Solar Powered Basketball Training Partner.” At the Faire this year they’re inviting you to stop by and try your hand at their Mousetrap Game and help build a Rube Goldberg machine!
The Cupcake Queen
12 year old Jenelle Whitten has always had a passion for cooking and for the past year has been mixing and making her own cupcakes! She has perfected 3 cupcakes that she now promotes and sells. Stop by to try a cupcake and learn more about an amazing young entrepreneur who is following her dreams.
