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Program & Schedule Bay Area 2015
In addition to 900+ maker exhibitors, this 10th annual Maker Faire Bay Area features 12 stages and 4 attraction areas with over 300 scheduled presentations and shows! Use the schedule tool below to plan your visit and catch as many amazing talks, performances & demos as humanly possible.
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Friday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Friday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Sunday4:30 PM — 5:30 PM | The Traveling SpectacularTobias WeinbergerWelcome to The Traveling Spectacular! A surrealist vaudeville experience inspired by the dreams and dust of a bygone age. Allow your sense of wonder to ignite as we take you on a journey into the imagination! |
Friday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | MakeFashion: Wearable Tech Fashion ShowMakeFashionMakeFashion is an initiative that introduces talented local designers to cutting edge new technologies, expertise and wearable tech. We are a diverse group of people who want to explore the convergence of wearable tech and fashion. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | Arduino Woman / Linino WomanTenaya ConklinTenaya Hurst makes what she wears and wears what she makes. Check out her lively performance of Maker songs in the Dark Room. Get inspired, sing along, and see what all the fuss is about Arduino Woman, Linino Woman, and Rogue Making. |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM | MakeFashion: Wearable Tech Fashion ShowMakeFashionMakeFashion is an initiative that introduces talented local designers to cutting edge new technologies, expertise and wearable tech. We are a diverse group of people who want to explore the convergence of wearable tech and fashion. |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Infrared Hoopdance & Light PaintingMichelle BouvierTechnology brings the dance to light! Dancer and teacher Michelle Nayeli Bouvier uses two infrared L.E.D. hula hoops (via video and real-time manipulation of footage) to create dynamic projection art from the flow of her dance. |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM | MakeFashion: Wearable Tech Fashion ShowMakeFashionMakeFashion is an initiative that introduces talented local designers to cutting edge new technologies, expertise and wearable tech. We are a diverse group of people who want to explore the convergence of wearable tech and fashion. |
Saturday7:30 PM — 8:00 PM  | The Evolution Control CommitteeThe Evolution Control CommitteeThe ECC has steadily built a worldwide reputation as one of the most influential mash-up bands by assembling samples and sounds into cut-and-paste masterpieces performed on music inventions cut-and-pasted from other technology. |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM | MakeFashion: Wearable Tech Fashion ShowMakeFashionMakeFashion is an initiative that introduces talented local designers to cutting edge new technologies, expertise and wearable tech. We are a diverse group of people who want to explore the convergence of wearable tech and fashion. |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Center Flee + c4ss4ndr4Cassandra MarshallCenter Flee Smart Poi are interactive performance tools with networked accessories. Sensor based, the in-poi LEDs change according to the velocity of the spin, networked hat and dress complete the look. |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | MakeFashion: Wearable Tech Fashion ShowMakeFashionMakeFashion is an initiative that introduces talented local designers to cutting edge new technologies, expertise and wearable tech. We are a diverse group of people who want to explore the convergence of wearable tech and fashion. |
Sunday5:30 PM — 6:00 PM  | DJ QBert + Thud Rumble crewVirtuoso turntablist DJ QBert with the Thud Rumble crew will be sharing their techniques behind how they make the sounds of scratching. They will also be hacking turntables to send control signals to other objects such as lights and other surprises. |
Saturday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM  | Make a Mini GreenhouseNicole McClainCity Slicker Farms staffer Nicole McClain will teach you how to turn a simple egg carton into your own mini greenhouse. All you need are some seeds, an egg carton, some scissors, a little creativity and lots of patience. Love and sunshine help too! |
Saturday11:00 AM — 12:00 PM  | The Oldest Cheese Recipe on EarthLouella HillHow did cheese get discovered? Does it involve animal stomach juices and hot wandering nomads? Is it an inevitable phase of milk? Get the answer to this riddle and learn how to make your own at this hands-on cheesemaking workshop with SF Milk Maid. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | The Sauerkraut MarathonTodd ChampagneThrough demonstration and hands-on instruction, all participants will be empowered to make live culture ferments. Everyone makes and takes home with their own jar of sauerkraut! |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:30 PM  | Fermenting Rainbows — Turn any vegetable into a pickley, fermented snackNicole EasterdayIf you like pickles, you’ll love fermented carrots, broccoli & more. Explore the science behind lacto-fermentation and learn how easy and SAFE it is to do at home! Combine gorgeous fresh vegetables in a jar & take them home to ferment on your counter |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:30 PM  | DIY Tea BlendingChristopher CoccagnaAt DIY Tea Blending, you will learn how to craft your very own tea blend utilizing your senses of smell and taste. Christopher Coccagna, Certified Tea Specialist, and Master Tea Blender for T-WE TEA will teach you about tea then turn you loose! |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:15 PM  | Kombucha Class — Make it at HomeElizabeth CarneyCome to the class because making and fermenting beverages is fun. Kombucha is probiotic tea which helps us stay healthy. Kombucha Biotica's Founder, Elizabeth Carney will be there to help you learn about making it yourself. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:30 PM  | Bodega Marine Laboratory Presents: Plankton RacesISOpodsJoin Bodega Marine Laboratory scientists to learn about the critical importance of plankton to the seafood we love. Test your skills by "racing" your own plankton models in large cylinders to determine which behave most like real plankton. |
Sunday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM | Make a Mini GreenhouseNicole McClainCity Slicker Farms staffer Nicole McClain will teach you how to turn a simple egg carton into your own mini greenhouse. All you need are some seeds, an egg carton, some scissors, a little creativity and lots of patience. Love and sunshine help too! |
Sunday11:00 AM — 12:00 PM  | DIY Local Flower CrownsKasey ButlerLearn to make a flower crown using local organic flowers. |
Sunday12:00 PM — 1:30 PM | The Sauerkraut MarathonTodd ChampagneThrough demonstration and hands-on instruction, all participants will be empowered to make live culture ferments. Everyone makes and takes home with their own jar of sauerkraut! |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:30 PM  | Fermenting PicklesKelly McVickerIn this hands-on presentation, Kelly McVicker of McVicker Pickles will demonstrate how to make fermented pickles full of flavor and healthy probiotics. You'll learn the basics of fermentation and steps for ensuring that your pickles are a success! |
Sunday2:30 PM — 3:30 PM | DIY Tea BlendingChristopher CoccagnaAt DIY Tea Blending, you will learn how to craft your very own tea blend utilizing your senses of smell and taste. Christopher Coccagna, Certified Tea Specialist, and Master Tea Blender for T-WE TEA will teach you about tea then turn you loose! |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:30 PM  | Caramel Apple SandwichesJeri VasquezJoin Kindred Cooks, the inventor of the "world famous" Caramel Apple Sandwich! We'll teach you how to make this delicious treat that is easy to eat! |
Saturday10:30 AM — 7:30 PM  | Drone warsTony ColeDrone wars. |
Sunday10:30 AM — 5:30 PM | Drone warsTony ColeDrone wars. |
Saturday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | Making a Duct Tape Dress FormKelly JonickYou can have your own body double! Perfect for fitting patterns and making alternations in your own home. One afternoon, 3 rolls of Duct Tape and one dear friend, you too can make a true-to-your-body dress form. |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | What Size Do I Cut? How to Select a Pattern Size and Take Measurementsalicia PucciParticipants will learn how to read a commercial pattern and select a size. You will learn how to accurately take your body measurements during this presentation. Alicia Pucci, Owner of the Sew-it-All Studio in San Francisco will lead the lesson. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | The Camp CoutureAlexandria von BromssenDesigner Alexandria von Bromssen, former model holds a MFA from the Academy of Art University was the First Runner Up on Season 12 Project Runway, currently owns and instructs at the Camp Couture reconstruction classes for all ages. |
Saturday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Trash Talk: High Concept Wearables From Post-Consumer WasteCammie ClarkTake an up close look at at our Trashion designs made entirely from post-consumer waste materials like plastics, styrofoam, metals and more. These are intricately designed high concept fashions, utilizing a variety of Maker skills, like 3D printing. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Open Discussion: Textiles, Upcycling, MakingErin SchollOpen discussion about clothing and other textiles, clothing swaps, textile waste. Trade DIY ideas with other attendees. Come share your favorite way to reuse old clothing! |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM | Reverse Appliqué: The Ultimate Stain RemoverErin SchollYup, inside out appliqué. Take care of stains, transplant favorite graphics to a new item, personalize your own clothing home accessories. I'll demonstrate this simple technique, then I 'll get you started making your own! |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Stain Removal and Caring for Fabrics on a BudgetLisa KrasovskaHow to remove stains from different fabrics, how to wash and care for cashmere, wool, silk etc. |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Turning Fashion into the New Green InventionRajee ShahOur goal is to take fashionable items such as earrings and make them into products that are both attractive and good for the environment. Come learn how to make paper bead earrings and how to make the world a greener place by converting recyclables. |
Saturday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | Recyclable RelicsMelody Rose HittDo you have a t-shirt that you can’t bear to throw out? Do you have a dusty collection of wine corks or bottle caps that are too sentimental to throw out in the garbage? Find creative ways to make these items functional & made at Maker Faire! |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Rit Dye Hands-on Stencil Technique with the Guilty CrafterAngela DanielsJoin "Ritster" Angela Daniels (aka the Guilty Crafter) to create custom stencil and Rit dyes on your Swap-O-Rama-Rama upcycled clothing creations. Come add a Maker Faire robot to your gear! |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Upcycling with OrigamiEmily WongI will demonstrate origami features for jewelry including beads, hair ornaments, necklaces and rings. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Show & Tell: What did you make today?Erin SchollShow off what you made today at Swap-O-Rama-Rama or anywhere at Maker Faire! If you complete a project inside the Swap-O-Rama-Rama tent, enter the drawing to win prizes! (Drawing following Show & Tell Saturday & Sunday 5pm.) |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM | [Participation-Based] Prize Drawing!Erin SchollComplete a project at Swap-O-Rama-Rama and receive a cool temporary tattoo and enter to win one of our great drawing prizes from RIT Dye! Drawings 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday ...as well as periodic drawings throughout both days! Must be present to win. |
Sunday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Sewing MachinesCC ClarkCare and maintenance of your sewing monster. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | DIY Screen PrintingTiffany ChenowethEver wondered how to screen-print your own clothing? Artiffact of Homeygrown explains the process and gives you easy tips on how you can do it yourself- using some recycled materials! |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM | Reverse Appliqué: The Ultimate Stain RemoverErin SchollYup, inside out appliqué. Take care of stains, transplant favorite graphics to a new item, personalize your own clothing home accessories. I'll demonstrate this simple technique, then I 'll get you started making your own! |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM | Open Discussion: Textiles, Upcycling, MakingErin SchollOpen discussion about clothing and other textiles, clothing swaps, textile waste. Trade DIY ideas with other attendees. Come share your favorite way to reuse old clothing! |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | How to look at trash differently to turn it into TrashionZipporah RossI will give full disclosure of how to look differently at trash to turn it into Trashion. I will change the way you look at waste before buying and consuming a product all the way to re recycling and re upcycling existing items in your home. |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Care What You Wear: The Sustainable Cotton Project and the Cleaner Cotton TM InitiativeLynda GroseCare What You Wear Lynda Grose, fashion designer, author and educator at California College of the Arts will explain the work of Sustainable Cotton Project, an NGO helping farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley to grow Cleaner Cotton TM. |
Sunday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Up-cycling TextilesEva HeuleCreative ways to up-cycle textiles with Eva Inez Heule |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | The Camp CoutureAlexandria von BromssenDesigner Alexandria von Bromssen, former model holds a MFA from the Academy of Art University was the First Runner Up on Season 12 Project Runway, currently owns and instructs at the Camp Couture reconstruction classes for all ages. |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM | Rit Dye Hands-on Stencil Technique with the Guilty CrafterAngela DanielsJoin "Ritster" Angela Daniels (aka the Guilty Crafter) to create custom stencil and Rit dyes on your Swap-O-Rama-Rama upcycled clothing creations. Come add a Maker Faire robot to your gear! |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Making MobilesBruce FoxMaking Mobiles author Bruce Cana Fox will demonstrate a method for making an aluminum mobile with simple tools. |
Sunday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Show & Tell: What did you make today?Erin SchollShow off what you made today at Swap-O-Rama-Rama or anywhere at Maker Faire! If you complete a project inside the Swap-O-Rama-Rama tent, enter the drawing to win prizes! (Drawing following Show & Tell Saturday & Sunday 5pm.) |
Sunday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM | [Participation-Based] Prize Drawing!Erin SchollComplete a project at Swap-O-Rama-Rama and receive a cool temporary tattoo and enter to win one of our great drawing prizes from RIT Dye! Drawings 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday ...as well as periodic drawings throughout both days! Must be present to win. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:45 PM  | Magician Bryan PatrickBryan PatrickA magic show for all ages! Joint Magician Bryan Patrick for a one of a kind Maker Magic Show! All shows contain amazing magic, audience participation and scientific demonstrations. Don’t miss Bryan Patrick the Magician So Amazing, He Amazes Himself! |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | The GenieGenie LoveSponsored by Line 6 in 2008, The Genie is an avant-garde guitarist, performing artist, and looping innovator from San Francisco. Taking a DJ approach to guitar playing, he is the creator of a live-looping method called 'scratch guitar' and a unique b |
Saturday1:45 PM — 2:45 PM  | Heather Normandale BandHeather Normandale BandMelodic and rootsy mermaid folk encircling emotive vocal parts, harmonies, a rolling fingerpicked rhythm on banjo, guitar, or mandolin accompanied by upright bass, percussion, cajon and balafon. The lyrics playfully celebrate finding models in nature |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:30 PM  | Bicicletas Por La PazBicicletas Por La PazKnown for their high energy performances Bicicletas Por La Paz is taking the nation by storm with their genre bending style called Latin Circus Funk. its a glorious combination of ska meets Rage Against the Machine with hints of Cumbia. |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:45 PM  | MCRAI with the Justin Ancheta BandMCRAI with Justin Ancheta BandMCRAI is an international artist from Tunisia that has two decades of experience traveling the world and supporting the movement of people in Tunisia during a tumultuous era. he resides in SF where he met the Justin Ancheta Band. |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:45 PM  | Major Powers & The Lo-Fi SymphonyMajor Powers & The Lo-Fi SymphonyImagine Mary Poppins writing songs for Weezer during a cliff diving competition between Freddie Mercury and Tom Waits while Danny Elfman makes out with Indiana Jones during a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Or don't imagine that and listen for yourself. |
Saturday6:00 PM — 6:45 PM  | Broken CitiesBroken CitiesWe're a Bay Area post-rock band that embodies Maker culture through our DIY roots. We make a significant amount of our own gear (amps, pedals, guitars) and feature them extensively in our live performances. |
Saturday7:00 PM — 8:00 PM  | DacassiIsaac BensonDacassi is a 13 year old electronic dance music producer. He has been performing and producing electronic music for 2 years and will be playing his music during the faire. |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:45 PM | Magician Bryan PatrickBryan PatrickA magic show for all ages! Joint Magician Bryan Patrick for a one of a kind Maker Magic Show! All shows contain amazing magic, audience participation and scientific demonstrations. Don’t miss Bryan Patrick the Magician So Amazing, He Amazes Himself! |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | ShovelmanShovel ManDrawing psychedelic rock melodies out of a barn shovel turned slide guitar, Shovelman manipulates cutting edge looping FX to craft broken orchestral experiences. |
Sunday1:50 PM — 2:45 PM  | Blacknature BandBlacknature BandBlackNature Band is formed around the high energy reggae rhythms of BlackNature. He is a member of the Refugee Allstars, recognized throughout the world for being an amazing group that formed from the reckage of their war torn country in Africa. |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:50 PM  | Justin Ancheta BandJustin Ancheta BandThe Justin Ancheta Band is a positively-charged, high-energy band from Oakland, bringing together world sounds with some heavy doses of funk and reggae.They lace socially-conscious lyrics with horn, violin and guitar melodies with strong rhythms. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 5:00 PM  | Honey Of The HeartHoney Of The HeartTheir style is described as Soulful, Folk, Latin, Gospel, Gypsy, Reggae, Americana fusion with rich harmonies, and powerful vocals, suggesting a deep Gospel and Soul influence. |
Sunday5:10 PM — 6:00 PM  | Rin Tin TigerRin Tin TigerRin Tin Tiger is a high energy rhythm and blues/alternative folk rock trio from San Francisco, CA with lot’s of lyrics and lot’s of groove. The sound is often described as a blend between early Bob Dylan, Violent Femmes, and Tupac. |
Friday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Building Secrets for a Power Racing Series CarTrey GermanEvery wondered what goes into building a vehicle for the Power Racing Series at Maker Faire? Well Texas Instruments wants to tell you some of their secrets to success! |
Friday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Controlling your Spark Photon with If This Then ThatSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr. Simon Monk will demonstrate how you can use the Photon with the popular If This Then That (IFTTT) web service to make Internet of Things projects. |
Friday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | Choosing a BoardDavid ScheltemaHundreds of different prototyping boards exist and it is often difficult to determine which board is right for your next project. Join David Scheltema, Make: Technical Editor, and find out some of the more popular boards and their use cases. |
Friday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Become a Jedi with your Raspberry PiWaverly LandrithJoin us on becoming a Jedi with the Raspberry Pi. We will discuss building a project with the Raspberry Pi to take pictures, sense motion, act as a security camera and tweet Photos to Twitter. We will also cover some of the common sensors to the Pi |
Friday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Getting Started with Open Source Electronic Design Automation Software: KiCadAdam Wolf, Matthew BecklerAt Wayne and Layne, we use KiCad to make our printed circuit boards. We've been helping make KiCad better. From outside the project, it can be difficult to see where the project is going, so we will discuss recent and upcoming improvements. |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM | Choosing a BoardDavid ScheltemaHundreds of different prototyping boards exist and it is often difficult to determine which board is right for your next project. Join David Scheltema, Make: Technical Editor, and find out some of the more popular boards and their use cases. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM | Getting Started with Open Source Electronic Design Automation Software: KiCadAdam Wolf, Matthew BecklerAt Wayne and Layne, we use KiCad to make our printed circuit boards. We've been helping make KiCad better. From outside the project, it can be difficult to see where the project is going, so we will discuss recent and upcoming improvements. |
Saturday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Meta Pi: Design a Raspberry Pi HAT using KiCad running on the Raspberry Pi 2Eric ThompsonA step-by-step guide to creating a Raspberry Pi HAT using the KiCAD suite of EDA tools running on the Raspberry Pi 2 itself. From schematic to gerbers, you can do it all with KiCAD on the Pi 2. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Linux and Web Servers for Teaching ElectronicsJason KridnerLearn how to create interactive electronics labs and tutorials over web pages using HTML and JavaScript. |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | Kinect Hacking In Max/MSPTradeMark GundersonEver wanted to control something with the mere wave of your hand? Or play with 3D/depth sensing on the cheap? The $30 Kinect sensor is your answer. This primer is an introduction to Kinect hacking in Max/MSP. |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Having Fun with RGB LEDsAdrian Catalan, Mónica AlvaradoThrough this presentation, we will show several projects made with RGB LEDs and JavaScript including games (tic-tac-toe, Tetris), wearables and interactive art. |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM | Why is BeagleBone Open Hardware?Jason KridnerWhat is open hardware? Who is actually making BeagleBone derivatives? Why is this great for BeagleBone users and how do keep the options clear? How far away are we from a self-replicating BeagleBone? |
Saturday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Building Secrets for a Power Racing Series CarTrey GermanEvery wondered what goes into building a vehicle for the Power Racing Series at Maker Faire? Well Texas Instruments wants to tell you some of their secrets to success! |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | How Make Fashion Showed me How to Really Sparkle - How Wearable Tech Can Make Coding and Science Cool for GirlsRobots Are FunGirls have always been good at crafting. Lauren shares how her talent in crafting combined with her interest in robotics and tech and coding to helped her and the Robots Are Fun team become interested in the world of wearable tech. |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Build your Product Around the Best Supported Mini Computer in the WorldBen NuttallWhy you should develop your next project, prototype or product on the Raspberry Pi or its compute module? |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Become a Jedi with your Raspberry PiWaverly LandrithJoin us on becoming a Jedi with the Raspberry Pi. We will discuss building a project with the Raspberry Pi to take pictures, sense motion, act as a security camera and tweet Photos to Twitter. We will also cover some of the common sensors to the Pi |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM  | Technology of Total Control Lighting LEDsBenjamin JamesLearn about the unlimited power of Total Control Lighting - individually addressable LEDs. Benjamin James will demonstrate the brilliant beauty of this open-source and affordable product line. |
Saturday5:30 PM — 6:00 PM  | Third pillar of the maker worldYang LiThe LattePanda Team will be giving the presentation “Third pillar of the maker world” about their recent released product, the Lattepanda single board computer. |
Saturday6:00 PM — 6:30 PM  | Your Phone is Your Next RobotMatt GrobSmartphone technology is comprised of many of the technologies needed to make robots smarter including sensors, GPS, and powerful and efficient processing. This presentation will discuss how Makers can use smartphone technology with the new DragonBoard 410c development board to power the future of mobile robotics and much more. |
Saturday6:30 PM — 7:00 PM  | Advanced Debugging with Arduino BoardsBob MartinDebugging an Arduino board is no trivial task. Learn how simple it can be to debug your Arduino-based project using an Atmel Xplained Mini board with expert Bob Martin, who will walk you through all the necessary hardware and software steps. |
Saturday7:00 PM — 7:30 PM  | Smart Aquaponiics - How an Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Beaglebone Killed my Fisheric maunduSmart aquaponics involves farming bacteria to raise fish and plants in a recirculating water system by converting the physical processes into data for analysis and visualizations. V1 generation of educational based micros failed - v2 saved the fish. |
Sunday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM  | Servos & Steppers & Lights, Oh My!Will PembleLearn to control Servos, Stepper Motors and LEDs using Arduino and ProtoPalette. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | Flotilla: Digital Tinkering for the Busy BeginnerPaul BeechSee how you can play with digital sensors and electronics without having to know which wire is which. Build your own little rover or weather station and connect it to the Internet of Things without typing a line of code. |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | 3D Printing Common Household ObjectsPaul TraniAdobe Creative Cloud evangelist Paul Trani explains the timeline for being able to 3D print the missing dowel or screw from an Ikea build kit, and shares a tutorial for 3D printing household goods today. |
Sunday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Nanobrewing with OpenBrewery.org 2.0Peter ViethThe OpenBrewery.org project's goal is to make small scale brewing more accessible via open source hardware and software. The system is now on version 2.0 and includes a virtual brewery mode. |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Super-Simple Arduino ProjectsGary Stager, James ToddSuper-Awesome Sylvia will share some of her super-simple Arduino project ideas for kids of all ages. |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | Making in the Age of MinecraftZach KaplanAs adult makers have been making with cheap electronics, micro-controllers and fabrication tools, kids have been making in their bedrooms, using virtual blocks. Let's explore why is Minecraft so popular and why you should let your kids play more! |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | LED's and Origami - Light Up Your Paper CraftsNeysa BudzinskiLearn the basics of making a light up kusudama flower and a paper box using simple folds. We will explore a couple of different ways to illuminate your project. Using color changing LED's and a coin cell battery I'll demonstrate how to power an LED. |
Sunday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Crafting with Hardware through Paper ElectronicsJie QiCircuit Stickers are electronic stickers that you can use to build glowing, sensing, and interactive projects. Learn the story behind Circuit Stickers as well as how you can use these in your own paper electronics projects |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Turning Appliances into DIY Connected DevicesTrey GermanWalk through the basics of adding connectivity to appliances and learn how to write embedded firmware for a Texas Instruments LaunchPad using Energia. |
Sunday3:30 PM — 3:45 PM  | Disaster Mesh: Instant Wifi Access for SurvivalDistaster MeshDisaster Mesh = instant connectivity created in a disaster which enables survivors to contact each other and which gives relief organizations a simple and effective tool in allocating their resources to areas in need. |
Sunday3:45 PM — 4:00 PM  | Lego Robots to Mesmerize YouSaurabh NarainI will be talking about what my Lego robots do and how I got inspired to make them. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | Building 3D Printers with Machinekit and BeagleBone BlackJason KridnerStill using a computer, or walking over an SD card, to feed GCode build instructions to your 3D printer? Local 3D previews? Remote network status? Complex geometry? With BeagleBone Black running Machinekit, computer and fast controller are all-in-one |
Sunday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Controlling your Spark Photon with If This Then ThatSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr. Simon Monk will demonstrate how you can use the Photon with the popular If This Then That (IFTTT) web service to make Internet of Things projects. |
Friday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Making Wearables Move!Kate HartmanWhat if a wearable could respond to the movement of your muscles? Monarch is a muscle-activated kinetic wearable created by the Social Body Lab at OCAD University. This talk and demonstration will explain how it was designed and how it is made. |
Friday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science LaboratoryWindell OskayBuild-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic 1960's science book teaching you how to make over 200 pieces of science equipment. We're now publishing an updated version for the modern audience. I'll talk about how, why, and what's in the book. |
Friday3:00 PM — 4:00 PM  | Making Rockets for Fun and STEM Education!Mike WesterfieldBecome a rocket scientist by building and flying your own model rockets, including air rockets and water rockets. This is fun for all levels, with easy projects for 10 year olds and some that will challenge university engineering students! |
Friday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | Getting Started with the Spark PhotonSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr Simon Monk, will explain how to get started using the new IoT capable device - the Photon. The presentation will include a demonstration of the Photon. |
Friday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM  | Making Simple RobotsKathy CeceriAuthor, artist, and STEAM educator Kathy Ceceri will explain how making simple robots from everyday stuff can help newbies get up that steep learning curve and take their skills to the next level. |
Saturday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM | The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science LaboratoryWindell OskayBuild-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic 1960's science book teaching you how to make over 200 pieces of science equipment. We're now publishing an updated version for the modern audience. I'll talk about how, why, and what's in the book. |
Saturday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM | Making Simple RobotsKathy CeceriAuthor, artist, and STEAM educator Kathy Ceceri will explain how making simple robots from everyday stuff can help newbies get up that steep learning curve and take their skills to the next level. |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM | Getting Started with the Spark PhotonSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr Simon Monk, will explain how to get started using the new IoT capable device - the Photon. The presentation will include a demonstration of the Photon. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM | Making Wearables Move!Kate HartmanWhat if a wearable could respond to the movement of your muscles? Monarch is a muscle-activated kinetic wearable created by the Social Body Lab at OCAD University. This talk and demonstration will explain how it was designed and how it is made. |
Saturday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Putting the Pi in your ProjectWolfram DonatAdding the power and portability of the Raspberry Pi to your electronic projects. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:15 PM  | Getting Started with Arduino - New editionMichael ShilohMichael Shiloh, co-author with Massimo Banzi of 'Getting Started with Arduino' takes us through the microcontroller's latest iterations. |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | Maker ProJohn Baichtal, Sophi Kravitz, Tito JankowskiContributors to "Maker Pro" read their essays in the Author's Tent. "Maker Pro" is a book of essays by more than a dozen prominent and up-and-coming professional makers (Maker Pros). |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM | Making Rockets for Fun and STEM Education!Mike WesterfieldBecome a rocket scientist by building and flying your own model rockets, including air rockets and water rockets. This is fun for all levels, with easy projects for 10 year olds and some that will challenge university engineering students! |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Getting Started with Raspberry PiMatt RichardsonGo from 0 to Raspberry Pi in 15 minutes with Product Evangelist Matt Richardson. Learn what Raspberry Pi is, what you'll need to use it, and how makers have been integrating this $35 mini computer in their projects. |
Saturday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Getting Started with the BeagleBone BlackDavid ScheltemaThe BeagleBone Black is a completely Open Hardware and Software single board computer for makers. Come learn a bit about the BeagleBone Black and find out if it is right for your next project. |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:30 PM  | JavaScript Robots in ActionBryan Hughes, Jonathan Beri, Pawel Szymczykowski, Troy MottJoin us as we showcase three JavaScript robots in action--a typing bot, a delta rob, and a piDuino5. All of these bots were built using the Johnny-five framework. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Putting the Pi in your ProjectWolfram DonatAdding the power and portability of the Raspberry Pi to your electronic projects. |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM | Getting Started with the Spark PhotonSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr Simon Monk, will explain how to get started using the new IoT capable device - the Photon. The presentation will include a demonstration of the Photon. |
Saturday5:30 PM — 6:00 PM | Making Simple RobotsKathy CeceriAuthor, artist, and STEAM educator Kathy Ceceri will explain how making simple robots from everyday stuff can help newbies get up that steep learning curve and take their skills to the next level. |
Sunday10:00 AM — 10:30 AM | Making Simple RobotsKathy CeceriAuthor, artist, and STEAM educator Kathy Ceceri will explain how making simple robots from everyday stuff can help newbies get up that steep learning curve and take their skills to the next level. |
Sunday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM | Getting Started with Raspberry PiMatt RichardsonGo from 0 to Raspberry Pi in 15 minutes with Product Evangelist Matt Richardson. Learn what Raspberry Pi is, what you'll need to use it, and how makers have been integrating this $35 mini computer in their projects. |
Sunday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM | Putting the Pi in your ProjectWolfram DonatAdding the power and portability of the Raspberry Pi to your electronic projects. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM | Maker ProJohn Baichtal, Sophi Kravitz, Tito JankowskiContributors to "Maker Pro" read their essays in the Author's Tent. "Maker Pro" is a book of essays by more than a dozen prominent and up-and-coming professional makers (Maker Pros). |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM | Maker ProJohn Baichtal, Sophi Kravitz, Tito JankowskiContributors to "Maker Pro" read their essays in the Author's Tent. "Maker Pro" is a book of essays by more than a dozen prominent and up-and-coming professional makers (Maker Pros). |
Sunday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM | Getting Started with the BeagleBone BlackDavid ScheltemaThe BeagleBone Black is a completely Open Hardware and Software single board computer for makers. Come learn a bit about the BeagleBone Black and find out if it is right for your next project. |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of InnovationAnnMarie ThomasAuthor AnnMarie Thomas discusses her book, ''Making Makers,'' a look at the maker mindset developed from collection of interviews with famous makers and how their childhoods influenced their careers. |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM | Getting Started with the Spark PhotonSimon MonkIn this presentation, Dr Simon Monk, will explain how to get started using the new IoT capable device - the Photon. The presentation will include a demonstration of the Photon. |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM | Making Rockets for Fun and STEM Education!Mike WesterfieldBecome a rocket scientist by building and flying your own model rockets, including air rockets and water rockets. This is fun for all levels, with easy projects for 10 year olds and some that will challenge university engineering students! |
Sunday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM | Favorite Gear for Making WearablesKate HartmanWearables sit at the intersection of electronics and fashion. How can we make those two worlds meet? This talk and demonstration will review favorite gear for making wearables, both from the book "Make: Wearable Electronics" and beyond! |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:15 PM | Getting Started with Arduino - New editionMichael ShilohMichael Shiloh, co-author with Massimo Banzi of 'Getting Started with Arduino' takes us through the microcontroller's latest iterations. |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM | Making Simple RobotsKathy CeceriAuthor, artist, and STEAM educator Kathy Ceceri will explain how making simple robots from everyday stuff can help newbies get up that steep learning curve and take their skills to the next level. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science LaboratoryWindell OskayBuild-It-Yourself Science Laboratory is a classic 1960's science book teaching you how to make over 200 pieces of science equipment. We're now publishing an updated version for the modern audience. I'll talk about how, why, and what's in the book. |
Saturday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM  | Zero to Print! Teach yourself and students how to 3D Print!Liza Wallach Kloski, Nick KloskiWant to 3D print and CAD model but not sure where to start? Learn 5 critical tips from the published authors and experts at HoneyPoint3D who have taught over 2,400 students, both kids and adults! Get practical FREE resources you can practice at home! |
Saturday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | 3D Printing in the Classroom: Q & A with Students and TeacherBlack Pine Circle School Maker ClubSo you have a 3D printer at your school or you are looking to buy one – what do you do with it? Come hear from a middle school teacher and her students about how they use 3D printing in both extracurricular activities and in their STEM curriculum. |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | Teens Learning to Make and Design Together in the TechHiveTechHive Lawrence Hall of ScienceTeen girls from the Lawrence Hall of Science's TechHive internship program share insights, challenges, and solutions from teaming, coding, and constructing technology-oriented projects like a giant “Mole-A-Whack” game and a community haunted house. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | Open Portfolios: Showcasing Youth Voice and AbilitiesStephanie ChangMaker portfolios offer youth an opportunity to capture, curate, and show off their work in ways that reflect their voice, abilities, and processes. Join us to learn more about Maker Ed's Open Portfolio Project! |
Saturday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Making In Middle SchoolAnn McAfee, Kyle LinnikWant to know more about what making looks like for the middle school student? Come learn about an interdisciplinary project that incorporates research, writing, engineering, math, science, and the mechanics of motion, presented by High Tech High. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Promoting a Maker Mentality in YouthTrey LatheHow does the “maker mindset,” embraced by the variety of makers at Maker Faire, relate to the “maker mentality” we wish to culture in our youth? Hear what you can do to promote a maker mentality with the youth in your community. |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | Making in School - Lighthouse & CastillejaAaron Vanderwerff, Angi ChauMaker education program directors from two highly respected Bay Area programs share their program models. Both include making integration into core classes, in student driven curriculum, and electives or clubs. |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Places to Make: Lessons from Varieties of MakerspacesSteve DaveeWhat kinds of inspiration and lessons can be gleaned from the great diversity of places where youth make? We’ll explore traditional, surprising, and novel examples of makerspaces, with goals of inspiring and growing opportunities for all to make. |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:30 PM  | From Start to Keep Making! @ Computer ClubhousesIntel Computer Clubhouse Network, Museum of Science BostonNow in 41 locations, Start Making! @ Clubhouses is an evolving program designed to introduce youth ages 10-15 to basics of circuitry, coding, crafting, & engineering through progressive group and self-led activities. |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Agency by Design: Tools for Design & Making Experiences within CCSS & NGSSIlya Pratt, Renee MillerAgency by Design thinking routines are powerful tools for achieving curricular goals through design and making experiences. Come learn from Park Day School AbD learning community teachers how these tools are a great match for students and CCSS & NGSS |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Making It in CollegeMicah Lande, Shawn JordanCollege programs that encourage hands-on Making are growing in popularity. Shawn Jordan and Micah Lande will share learnings from project-based engineering programs that emphasize Making and tinkering at Arizona State University. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM  | Elementary School MakingLighthouse Creativity LabWhat does making look like in elementary school classrooms? Come hear from Lighthouse teachers about the variety of ways they have used making to enhance student learning! |
Saturday5:00 PM — 6:00 PM | K-12 Professional Development with a Maker MindsetAaron Vanderwerff, Angi Chau, Jessica ParkerHow can we embody the maker mindset in helping educators in integrating making into their practice? Come learn about a variety of professional development opportunities, how they fit a variety of needs, and how they embody the maker mindset. |
Saturday6:00 PM — 6:30 PM  | Our Students Built ItLighthouse Creativity LabHear from Lighthouse high school students who brought their own projects to the Faire. Students will discuss the process they went through, from building skills, to ideation, to project creation and will reflect on the process. |
Saturday6:30 PM — 7:30 PM  | The Role of School Leaders in the Maker MovementJessica ParkerMaker educators will discuss how school leaders can support and promote the Maker Movement and Maker Education in K-12 settings. |
Sunday10:30 AM — 11:00 AM  | Start a Robotics Program at your School on the CheapSharon MarzoukSharon Marzouk has been teaching educational robotics to students K-12 for years and has developed methods to get kids excited about technology, programming, and invention! She'll share all you need to get a robotics program started at your school. |
Sunday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | Building a Learner Centered Maker EducationSamantha CookJoin Founder and ED Samantha Cook to discuss how Curiosity Hacked has been exploring and documenting learner centered education and mentorship through making and hacking, and the next step CH is taking in the education revolution. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:30 PM  | Meet Maker Educators: Inspirational Stories from the Cutting EdgeMaker Education InitiaitveMaker Ed hosts powerful stories by partners working in schools, libraries, museums, and organizations. We'll celebrate the many forms and approaches to making in education. Join us, make connections, gain insights, and contribute to the discussion! |
Sunday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Changing K-12 Education Through the Maker Mindset: a Public School System ExperienceChad RatliffWhat happens when a public school system embraces Making as the pathway to contemporary relevance and student success? In Albemarle County, VA, Making has become the driving force for change throughout the district. Come share and learn with us. |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Building the STEAM Shop: Makerspaces in Public High SchoolsDonna MandosaPCHS is building one of the few public school makerspaces in Southern California by tackling the challenges of resource allocation, curriculum innovation, and UC admission requirements. We are a makerspace with a mission: innovation access for all! |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | This is Our Moment - Making and the Future of EducationGary StagerThe success or failure of making in education will help determine the future viability of schooling. The maker movement creates a perfect storm of tools, technology, materials, and stance necessary to super-charge and sustain progressive education. |
Sunday2:00 PM — 3:00 PM  | Education: Researcher+PractitionerLighthouse Creativity LabJoin us for a conversation between a education researcher and a practitioner (teacher) about making in education. Learn about best-practices in maker ed and the research that backs it up. |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | Am I Helping Too Much? A Student Explains How to Make MakersNik BrocchiniIt's often a struggle for parents and teachers to engage a young Maker. In this talk, Nik Brocchini, a teen educator, offers practical advice on the tricky task of making Makers. |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM | Making & EducationCaleb Haye, Jessica ParkerThe Sonoma State University School of Education, with the support of Maker Media has created the nations first Maker Certificate Program. SSU partnered with Fire, Inc. to create a groundbreaking new courseware app, made for makers, by makers. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Aragon Robotics TeamAragon Robotics TeamThe Aragon Robotics Team (ART) from Aragon High School will be showcasing their team and their robots “Apperator” and “Delphina” from this year’s FRC game “Recycle Rush” and FTC game “Cascade Effect”. |
Sunday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM  | There’s a 3D Printer in My Classroom, Now What?Urban ReiningerBasing a lesson or even a course around a 3D printer can often lead into unexpected challenges that can derail a project or even a program. Discover our most common mistakes and get tips on how to avoid the one's we've encountered the past 3 years. |
Sunday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM  | 3D Printing Custom LEGO Pieces in a Middle School ClassroomAlicia CrumpPresentation on the process 6th grade students worked through to design and 3D print their very own, custom LEGO pieces to fit into student-built and programmed LEGO Mindstorms EV3 carnival rides. |
Friday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | Diaper DissectionStudents from Black Pine CircleEver wonder what makes diapers so absorbent? Come see all the fun things you can do with sodium polyacrylate (and dissect a diaper, of course!) |
Friday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Fun with FulcrumsChristine MytkoLevers and fulcrums are can do some cool things - including giving you seemingly superhuman strength! Come see what kids can lift with just one finger! |
Saturday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | Super Charged ScienceAurora LipperDiscover how to blast rockets, build your own robot in under 5 minutes, create a laser light show from Tupperware, and more in this hands-on science activity booth just for kids created by a real rocket scientist! |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | Cool ScienceMichael MeneghettiCool Science will have exciting and engaging science demonstrations that will appeal to all ages. Among the exciting demonstrations, smoke rings will be generated on stage and will be sent throughout the building. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Physics CircusMarc “Zeke” KossoverPing pong cannon, walking barefoot on broken glass, sparks to the face, capturing Tinkerbell in liquid nitrogen. See demonstrations that your physics teacher was too afraid to do, and learn some science while you’re at it. |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM | Magic, Science and EducationBryan PatrickLearning should be fun. Learning can be fun, exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational. Illusionist Bryan Patrick has successfully combined magic, science and education for over 18 years. |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM | Super Charged ScienceAurora LipperDiscover how to blast rockets, build your own robot in under 5 minutes, create a laser light show from Tupperware, and more in this hands-on science activity booth just for kids created by a real rocket scientist! |
Saturday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Physics CircusMarc “Zeke” KossoverPing pong cannon, walking barefoot on broken glass, sparks to the face, capturing Tinkerbell in liquid nitrogen. See demonstrations that your physics teacher was too afraid to do, and learn some science while you’re at it. |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | Physics CircusMarc “Zeke” KossoverPing pong cannon, walking barefoot on broken glass, sparks to the face, capturing Tinkerbell in liquid nitrogen. See demonstrations that your physics teacher was too afraid to do, and learn some science while you’re at it. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Magic, Science and EducationBryan PatrickLearning should be fun. Learning can be fun, exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational. Illusionist Bryan Patrick has successfully combined magic, science and education for over 18 years. |
Saturday6:00 PM — 7:00 PM  | TrasHion Show - Sunol Glen SchoolSunol Glen Trashion CollectiveWe are an annual group of K-8th grade designers and adult mentors who collect, create & model fashions designed from trash. We find fun in the trash! **NEW THIS YEAR: Take a look at our 3D printed outfit made out of recycled materials! |
Sunday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM | Magic, Science and EducationBryan PatrickLearning should be fun. Learning can be fun, exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational. Illusionist Bryan Patrick has successfully combined magic, science and education for over 18 years. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM | Super Charged ScienceAurora LipperDiscover how to blast rockets, build your own robot in under 5 minutes, create a laser light show from Tupperware, and more in this hands-on science activity booth just for kids created by a real rocket scientist! |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | The Science of Making 2.0Bob PflugfelderMeet maker and TV personality "Science Bob" Pflugfelder to see how he utilizes his maker skills to inspire a love of all things scientific. Come see some of his favorite science demonstrations performed live. |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM | Magic, Science and EducationBryan PatrickLearning should be fun. Learning can be fun, exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational. Illusionist Bryan Patrick has successfully combined magic, science and education for over 18 years. |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM | Super Charged ScienceAurora LipperDiscover how to blast rockets, build your own robot in under 5 minutes, create a laser light show from Tupperware, and more in this hands-on science activity booth just for kids created by a real rocket scientist! |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:30 PM  | The Tomorrow Show - with Gray Bright (LIVE From Maker Faire)Gray BrightLate Night Talk Show focused on Science and Technology, hosted by comedian & engineer, Gray Bright. Imagine 'Jimmy Fallon' but for Science and Tech. It's full of COMEDY, INTERVIEWS, SCI, TECH AND AWESOMENESS!! |
Saturday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | Soil & Water are Life. Tillage is Death. The Awesome Future of Agriculture!Paul KaiserTillage destroys soil, depletes water and creates greenhouse gasses - but it's the primary form of agriculture we know. Discover a unique no-till approach that benefits soil, water, climate change, our environment, our communities, and you! |
Saturday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | Grow Your Own Quinoa!Paul KonasewichPaul will share the surprisingly simple techniques he uses to successfully grow quinoa right here in San Mateo. We will go step by step through of the process of growing, harvesting, processing, and preparing homegrown quinoa. |
Saturday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | Fifty Years of Natural BuildingLloyd KahnLloyd Kahn has been exploring natural building techniques and materials for the past 50 years, starting with domes in the '60s, editor at the Whole Earth Catalog, and authoring Shelter (1973), Home Work (2004), and Tiny Homes (2012). |
Saturday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | Bees, Systemic Insecticides, and Colony CollapseGreg LoarieAcross America, honeybees are dying at rates that are unprecedented and unsustainable. We will discuss the evidence linking widespread use of systemic insecticides to the current crisis and opportunities for protecting our pollinators. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Backyard BeekeepingKendal SagerHave you ever wondered what it would take to keep honeybees in your own backyard? It’s probably a lot easier than you think! This presentation will give an overview of the time, space, cost and equipment needed to start up your own backyard beehive. |
Saturday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM  | You can Can! (a brief demonstration)Esther AllisonCanning is easy! Canning is fun! Best of all, Canning is TASTY! If you've ever wanted to see the process in real time this is your chance. Come by and watch the magic of vacuum sealing. |
Saturday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Home Kitchen Food Handling and SafetyBill & Rachel Waiste & FloresThis session teaches procedures for handling food safely in the home kitchen. It applies to people entering food service in commercial kitchens as well as those thinking of starting their own food business at home under the Cottage Food Law. |
Saturday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Make Your Own Bacon, Pancetta and Duck prosciuttoSean TimberlakeSalt + meat + time = delicious! Learn how salt cures meats with this demo session. You'll see how you can make your own duck prosciutto, pancetta and bacon at home, all in just a week of mostly inactive time. |
Saturday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM | Making Shrubs, or Drinking VinegarsSean TimberlakeDrinking ... vinegar? That's right: Shrubs were popular tonics as far back as American colonial times, and are enjoying new popularity. Learn how to turn humdrum vinegar into a delicious and refreshing beverage. |
Saturday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Home Coffee Roasting with Sweet Maria'sByron DoteSweet Maria's Coffee specializes in supplying home coffee roasters with coffee from around the world. Based out of Oakland, CA, Sweet Maria's is an e-commerce business that always looks forward to meeting coffee enthusiasts in the Bay Area. |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Beer Brewing BasicsAnthony Tsangaropoulos, Tony DeferrariWe will discuss the basic ingredients of beer and the brewing process step by step, with emphasis on a typical starter/intermediate homebrewing setup. We will also cover various beer styles and methods they require. |
Saturday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM | Bee BeautifulKendal SagerWant the latest buzz on beauty? This demonstration will show you how to make all natural skincare and beauty products using honey, beeswax and a few staples from your pantry. Learn to easily create lip balm, body scrubs and facial masks at home. |
Saturday5:00 PM — 5:30 PM  | How to Make the Perfect Dip for your FamilyHunter ManzoDips are a healthy option for adding variety to your family's food. But how do you find the perfect base to meet nutritional needs and picky palates of the loved ones seated around your dinner table? Chef Kelly Manzo teaches you how to do just that! |
Sunday11:00 AM — 11:30 AM  | No-bake raw vegan desserts for the whole familyChristina RossChristina Ross of Love Fed demonstrates raw, vegan desserts for the whole family, showcasing the benefits and simplicity of no-bake recipes and the fun and enjoyment of creating with the whole family. |
Sunday11:30 AM — 12:00 PM  | Granola Ingredient Selection and DemoMichelle PusateriWe will be showing you how to select ingredients for your granola and how to gauge sugar to oil ratio based on ingredient choices! |
Sunday12:00 PM — 12:30 PM  | Pineapple Flowers: The Art of Dehydrating PineapplesMichelle FranciaWe're going to show how easy it is to dehydrate and shape pineapples into beautiful "flowers" for decorating cakes or just for a healthy snack! |
Sunday12:30 PM — 1:00 PM  | How to Make Fruit Preserves at Homecoco guilhemI will show how to make fruit preserves at home. I will cook and put in jars a strawberry preserves. |
Sunday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM  | Chocolate Tempering: Science + Magic!vanessa holdenHave you ever wondered about the techniques behind tempering chocolate? Want to find out how to get that shiny look at home with your chocolate dipped strawberries or handmade truffles? Tune in for tips and tricks to easy tempering! |
Sunday1:30 PM — 2:00 PM | 10 Minutes to Cheese: Two Styles of Cheese in Ten Minutes or LessNicole EasterdayExplore the science of cheesemaking through these two cheeses that each take only 10 minutes of active time to make and will delight your friends & family. Fresh chevre and ricotta are cost-effective, simple & delicious introductions to cheesemaking |
Sunday2:00 PM — 2:30 PM  | Extruding Fresh PastaDan MillsLearn how to make fresh extruded pasta with a live demonstration by Dan from Tinker Kitchen. We'll go over the extrusion machines and how they work, and all the tricks for making short and long pasta shapes with an extruder. |
Sunday2:30 PM — 3:00 PM  | Dandelion Chocolate: Bean-to-Bar Chocolate at Home DemoDandelion ChocolateCome learn how to make chocolate! We'll demonstrate how to roast, crack, winnow, and melange cacao beans into small batches of chocolate at home while we discuss processing and flavor development. Tastes will be available! |
Sunday3:00 PM — 3:30 PM  | The Art of ProbioticsLev KilunThe Art of Probiotics |
Sunday3:30 PM — 4:00 PM  | Gluten: What IS it? (And why is it so delicious?!)Sivan WilenskyGluten is currently one of the most discussed food ingredients, but very often not well understood. Come listen to a food scientist explain what gluten is, what its purpose is, and why certain people shouldn't eat it. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Let's roll together- tips and tricks to the perfect pie crustsuzanne kissingerTips and Tricks for creating and rolling out a perfect pie crust |
Sunday4:30 PM — 5:00 PM  | How to Make Gourmet PiesCharles SwiftI will show you how to make gourmet sweet potato pies. |
Friday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM  | Coke Zero & Mentos FountainsFritz Grobe, Stephen VoltzSee the original Internet sensation LIVE! Geysers of soda shoot over twenty feet into the air in this spectacular mint-powered version of the Bellagio Fountains. |
Saturday1:00 PM — 1:30 PM | Coke Zero & Mentos FountainsFritz Grobe, Stephen VoltzSee the original Internet sensation LIVE! Geysers of soda shoot over twenty feet into the air in this spectacular mint-powered version of the Bellagio Fountains. |
Saturday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | Coke Zero & Mentos FountainsFritz Grobe, Stephen VoltzSee the original Internet sensation LIVE! Geysers of soda shoot over twenty feet into the air in this spectacular mint-powered version of the Bellagio Fountains. |
Sunday4:00 PM — 4:30 PM | Coke Zero & Mentos FountainsFritz Grobe, Stephen VoltzSee the original Internet sensation LIVE! Geysers of soda shoot over twenty feet into the air in this spectacular mint-powered version of the Bellagio Fountains. |
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