by Terri Willingham | May 31, 2025 | Fan Art, fandom, Games, Gaming, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Hobby, MakerCon, Makers
The Forge is a Social Gaming Center, also known as a gaming lounge or esports lounge. It is a dedicated space where gamers can come together to play their favorite video games. Headquartered at University Mall, the Forge provides a unique experience for gamers,...
by Terri Willingham | May 31, 2025 | Art, Dance, Gulf Coast MakerCon, MakerCon, Makers, Music
We love highlighting amazing community programs and partners from the University Area. This year, we’re especially delighted to have the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program join us at Gulf Coast MakerCon 2025. Prodigy® Cultural Arts Program (Prodigy®) is a...
by Terri Willingham | May 26, 2025 | Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Manufacturing, Mechanics, Robotics, Science, STEM, STEM Education
We’ve also got some amazing high tech Makers joining us at Gulf Coast MakerCon this year! SOFWERX is along time FCDI and AMRoC Fab Lab community partner, supporting youth STEM programs at AMRoC and throughout Tampa Bay. SOFWERX, not only serves a vital role in...
by Terri Willingham | May 25, 2025 | Art, Craft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Trades
As a Celebration of the DIY Inventive Spirit, Gulf Coast MakerCon exhibitors run the gamut from tech to arts and everything in between. One of our personal favorites among the wide ranging categories of Makers who join us each year, are traditional craftspeople who...
by Terri Willingham | May 25, 2025 | Art, Education, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Media, Young Makers
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School joins us with a couple of different creative programs this year. In addition to underwater robotics demo, the school’s National Art Honor Society students will be bringing a collection of their artwork for guests to...
by Terri Willingham | May 25, 2025 | Art, DIY, Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
A new MakerCon Maker this year, Jennstone Candle Company joins us with “handcrafted, small-batch candles made with premium ingredients and nostalgic scents that tell a story. Each candle is designed to evoke emotion and create memorable moments, with seasonal...
