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Meet the Maker: Tobi Weisbond, of Unique Rabbit
Tobi Weisbond, of Unique Rabbit, is a local artist from New Port Richey. She'll be at Gulf Coast MakerCon selling her hand crafted jewelry. We asked Tobi to tell us a little about the art she makes, and why it's important to her. GCMC: Tell us a bit about your work....
Meet the Maker: Neal Ekengren, with MEOWSER
Neal Ekengren is a Maker from Longwood, FL. He has degrees in Engineering and Biochemistry and is an IT guru. He first joined us at our 2012 Maker Festival, and again at our 2013 event, and we're so glad he's back again this year! We asked Neal to tell us a bit more...
Meet the Maker: Pam French, Creator of Pami Pocket
Pam French joined us at Gulf Coast MakerCon last year, and was a big help promoting Gulf Coast MakerCon during the Florida State Fair in February. Pam is a Tampa native, wife and mother of four boys from ages 17 to 27, and she's the creator of Pami Pocket , as well...
Meet the Story Maker: John Urban, Author of "Ward the Wolf Boy"
Famous John Urban is the writer and illustrator of a whimsical story about werewolves called, "Ward the Wolf Boy, Night Terrors." We asked John to tell us about his book, and what he'll be sharing at Gulf Coast MakerCon. _________________ "All his young life growing...
Meet the Maker: Belinda Chapnick of Southern Oaks Endless Possibilities Fiber Studios
Belinda Chapnick is a fiber & mixed media artist, and the owner of Southern Oaks Endless Possibilities Fiber Studio. She's a maker of fiber arts, and is bringing a pretty comprehensive exhibit to Gulf Coast MakerCon this year. We asked her to tell us a bit about...
Scrap on Spot Hosts the Deconstruction Zone at Gulf Coast MakerCon!
We're very excited to announce a collaborative partnership with Scrap on Spot for Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015. Scrap on Spot is an e-waste recycling company with a higher purpose, committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through the recycling and...
Meet the Makers: Tampa Amateur Radio Club
We're very happy to have the Tampa Amateur Radio Club (TARC) joining us again this year at Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015. We asked a couple of their members to tell us a bit about amateur radio and the place of ham radio in the DIY community, and they did a nice little...
Makers of Maker Spaces at Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015!
The year we held Tampa Bay's first ever maker festival, Tampa Bay Mini Maker Faire, in 2012, the concept of "makerspaces" in the Tampa Bay area was just a fledgling idea. The Faulhaber FabLab , then at the GWIZ Science Museum in Sarasota, was the only formal such...
Southeast Combot Championship at Gulf Coast MakerCon!
Last year, we were delighted to have light weight fighting robot competitions at Gulf Coast MakerCon, courtesy of the USF Robotics Interest Group. This year, we're excited to be able to kick things up several notches, with new expanded space for matches in multiple...
Gulf Coast MakerCon Early Bird Tickets Now Available
We're pleased to announce that Early Bird ticketing is now open for Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015! Early Bird Specials run through midnight March 31: $8 per person, ages 13 and up. $25 for a Family/Friend 4-pack (Early Bird special only!). Tickets for children ages 6-12...
Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 Makers Application Now Open!
Make stuff? Love sharing what you make? Love selling what you make? Gulf Coast MakerCon 2015 is the place to do both! Our Makers Application is now open, and we invite you to share what you make at our April 18th event at the Florida Fairgrounds! Proposals must fit...