by tmw2010 | Mar 7, 2016 | inventors, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
Another new maker this year is Mr. Gene Goad, and inventor bringing an elegant and attractive solution to a utilitarian problem. The proud holder of Utility Patent # 7,967,522 B2, Design Patent # D626,405 S, and Continuation in Part #8,342771 B2 for a Modular Grab Bar...
by Terri Willingham | Mar 6, 2016 | Art, Gulf Coast MakerCon, MakerCon, Makers
Gulf Coast MakerCon welcomes talented artist, Marcus Torres, to his first Con. By mixing techniques such as charcoal, colored pencils, water colors and acrylic paints, Marc’s artwork comes to life right off the page. His portraits are so much more than a simple...
by tmw2010 | Mar 4, 2016 | MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Music, Young Makers
We made friends with Tampa Music School last summer, when owner and music teacher Matthew Maines wanted to put some STEAM education into his summer music classes by inviting local FIRST robotics teams to share their robotics projects with his Star Wars Music Camp...
by tmw2010 | Mar 4, 2016 | Gaming, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Makers, Makers Festival
Back again with us this year, is Gamers on the Edge! They were great fun last year, bringing a new spin to leveling up. Angel Miranda tells us a bit more about Gamers on the Edge, and what they’re bringing to Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016. “We believe in...
by tmw2010 | Feb 27, 2016 | 3d printing, Art, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival
We’re super excited to have some great new Makers with us this year. One of the first to sign up was Sci Chic, a company that makes 3D printed and laser cut jewelry and accessories. Recently featured in CNN Money in the Women Entrepreneurs category, Sci Chic...
by tmw2010 | Jan 23, 2016 | Art, Cosplay, DIY, Education, Electronics, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Festivals, Gaming, Handcraft, Heritage, inventors, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Mechanics, Props, Robotics, Science, Sustainability
We’re making ready for our 2016 Gulf Coast MakerCon event! Early Bird tickets to attend the event are 30% off gate admission costs through February 15th. Gate Admission the day of the event is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors 65+ and $13 for children ages 6-12....
