by tmw2010 | Mar 17, 2018 | fandom, Handcraft, Heritage, MakerCon, Makers Festival
The Nerdy Potter comes to Gulf Coast Maker & Comic Con this year with their small batch and fandom themed pottery. Emily Roberts tells us more. GCMCC: What do you make? ER: We make small batch pretty pottery and fandom themed pieces, as well. The time of The...
by tmw2010 | Mar 16, 2018 | DIY, Guest Blog, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Makers, Makers Festival, Radio
Each year, since our founding, we’ve been joined by our awesome HAM radio community at Gulf Coast Maker Con. This year, as we launch Gulf Coast Maker & Comic Con, is no exception, and we’re delighted to welcome back both our friends from Hillsborough...
by tmw2010 | Mar 1, 2018 | Art, fashion, Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Textiles
April Aguiar of Zuri Crafting specializes in some pretty niche fashion accessories. Check it out! GCMCC: What do you make? AA: I make nerd/geek fashion hair bows and headbands, with the occasional bowtie. I also like hand painting wine glasses and shoes, though...
by tmw2010 | Feb 28, 2018 | Art, Education, Food, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Makerspace
We’ve got a lot of representation from Tampa Bay libraries this year, and with great reason: Many of them now have makerspace and offer an abundance of maker style programming. Palm Harbor Library, in addition to their awesome Hazel L. Incantalupo...
by tmw2010 | Feb 26, 2018 | Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers Festival
Tobi Weisbond is a local artist from Pasco County who has explored a variety of visual arts over the last 60 years. She’s participated in Gulf Coast Maker Con for the last three years and we’re excited to have her back again this year with some new work,...
by tmw2010 | Feb 22, 2018 | Art, Cosplay, Costuming, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Upcycling
We’re happy to welcome the UndRground Market to Gulf Coast Maker & Comic Con 2018. Emily Arvidson tells us more about her awesome upcycled art here. GCMCC: What do you make? UM: We make Steampunk/Alternative Jewelry and Costume Accessories, using upcycled...
