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Meet the Maker: Gene Goad, with the Modular Grab Bar
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...
Meet the Maker: Marcus Torres Art
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...
Meet the Music Makers: Tampa Music School’s Steel Pan Band
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...
Meet the Game Makers: Gamers on the Edge
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 "Gaming with a...
Meet the Makers: Sir Bentley Freckles & Assoc
Brand new to the exhibit scene is Barbara Sapp Lancaster with Sir Bentley Freckles & Associates. Barbara (aka: The Dali Baba) takes her love and appreciation of musical instruments, along with her passion for art and combines it all into treasures that are truly...
Meet the Maker: Tobusto
When the Art of making meets the intellectual world of STEM, we can hardly contain our excitement. This next maker is doing it all, looking towards the future and moving forward, full STEAM ahead. Tobusto, LLC, a twin sister owned company of degreed women STEM...
Meet the Makers: Night Heron Productions Dr. Who's Wars Mashup Laser Tag
Another new exhibitor this year is Night Heron Productions, bringing their cosplay laser tag experience to Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016. Cosplay. Laser tag. What's not to love?! Not only that - they build all their own props and costumes. We asked co-owner Dawn...
Meet the Makers: SciChic
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 is run...
Gulf Coast MakerCon Welcomes Armada Games as 2016 Event Partner!
Super delighted to welcome Armada Games as a Gulf Coast MakerCon 2016 event partner! Armada Games is Tampa’s longest standing game store. "Featuring Table Top Games of all kinds, we specialize in games that bring people together," says store owner Michael Fortino....
Calling All Makers! Early Bird Vendor Space & Tickets Now Available!
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....
Gulf Coast MakerCon: What's New for 2016
Gulf Coast MakerCon planning is well underway for our 2016 event on April 9th at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Now in our 3rd year as Gulf Coast MakerCon, and our 5th as Tampa Bay's oldest Maker festival, we've been learning as we grow and have some exciting plans...
Happy Thanksgiving from Gulf Coast Makers!
At Gulf Coast Makers, we're very grateful for our wonderful creative community and share with you here, our Makers Grace. ~~~~~~~~~ The Makers Grace For the company of family and friends, For the nourishment of food for the body and...