by tmw2010 | Mar 28, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, inventors, Makers
We’re happy to be joined by AlligatorZone™ at Gulf Coast MakerCon this year, bringing entrepreneurial inventors on stage to share with makers of all ages an enjoyable way to participate in local innovation. AlligatorZone™ will be kicking things off...
by tmw2010 | Mar 26, 2016 | accessories, Art, clothing, fashion, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Handcraft, Makers
One of our new Makers this year is Ericka McThenia, doing business as ErickaLoveLeigh, creator of handmade, upcycled bowties. Her work is really unique and beautiful and we asked her to tell us a bit more about her craft. GCMC: What do you Make? EM: I mostly make...
by tmw2010 | Mar 22, 2016 | Education, Festivals, Gaming, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Young Makers
While most of our exhibitors are Makers of their own fun, a few are distributors of supplies and affinity products, like Beth Main, of Simply Fun, an independent game making company that builds skills development in youth through board games. We asked Beth to tell us...
by Terri Willingham | Mar 21, 2016 | Art, Cosplay, Costuming, DIY, Fairs, Festivals, Handcraft, Jewelery, Makers
We are excited to welcome Gypsy’s Weavings back to Gulf Coast MakerCon. Bethany “Anakhet” Blascoe has ventured into fun new territory with her hand crafted chainmaille jewelry and accessories. We asked her to tell us more about her work and what she...
by tmw2010 | Mar 18, 2016 | Art, Cosplay, Costuming, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Handcraft, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Textiles
We met Dawn McPherson, of Dawn’s Leather Treasures, at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival recently, where we were absolutely floored by her incredible artistry. We’re super excited that she’s able to join us at this year’s Gulf Coast MakerCon...
by tmw2010 | Mar 8, 2016 | Art, Cosplay, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Props
Jason Rawley, of Fireblade Comics, has been a regular at Gulf Coast MakerCon for the last two years, and we’re excited to have him back again for our 2016 event. We asked Jason to tell us a bit about his work. ___________ GCMC: What do you make? JR: Props and...
