Makers - 2011 > Art & Craft (27 entries)

For your reference here is the 2011 Event Floorplan (note, some last-minute rearranging was made)
  • We are the makers of Pop Culture Caps, bottle cap charm necklaces featuring images of various pop culture icons. We have previously vended at the Carolina Theatre in Durham for ...
  • This will be an exhibit of the various things I've been creating on the laser cutter. It will include some art pieces, puzzle boxes, etc. I will have some ...
  • Recyclique is a co-op of upcyclers; We are a project of YIKES! (Youth Involved in Keeping Earth Sustainable), a non-profit group founded by Sandy in Durham and Chapel Hill.  ...
  • We are a locally owned bead and jewelry-making shop in downtown Raleigh and well have our Metal's Club at Maker Faire:NC to demonstrate several metalsmithing techniques. Techniques include cold-connecting ...
  • I create three dimensional art out of discarded toys. Most of these assemblages teeter on low brow trashy humor.I try to use retro doll heads or retro type toys.  ...
  • This year I will offer visitors a sneak peek at the behind the scenes making of my "Green" Series of paintings. Presented by Cyn Mallard  www.cynergiestudio.com
  • I am a lampwork artist. Working with a propane/oxygen torch that runs at about 1900º degrees I flamework soft glass into beads. I often use frit, enamel, and fine metals to ...
  • I will be showing numerous projects including laser cut / ShopBot sculpture, parametrically designed wooden, acrylic & metal sculpture. I will also demonstrate the workflow of 3D scanning an object through ...
  • I will be exhibiting handmade steampunk-themed jewelry and items. My jewelry is made from upcycled non-working clock parts. I also etch designs in metal. For my demonstration I will ...
  • Leatherbound Book Works is a traditional hand-bindery and modern micro-publisher. Bookbinder Michael Greer will demonstrate some of the steps involved in the construction of leather bound books and will display several ...
  • I'll show my collection of hardwood carvings which includes jewelry pieces, ornaments, sticks, staffs, and canes. I also have a magazine collection of woodworking projects for someone interested in getting ...
  • I make hand crafted wooden Fairy Doors using scrap wood and repurposed items. I also make Wish Bottles using small reclaimed glass bottles. The proceeds from the sale of these ...
  • The Scrap Exchange is a non-profit creative reuse center located in downtown Durham, NC. Our mission is to promote creativity, community, and environmental awareness through reuse. We do this ...
  • Fine Arts and Crafts featuring laser-worked materials such as wood, acrylic and glass. Also etched metalwork can be displayed. If possible, Jennifer will set up a small loom and demonstrate weaving. ...
  • Our group was founded in February 2008 as a way for handmade jewelry artists to connect, share information and hone our crafts. Some of our members will like to demonstrate their ...
  • As a decoupeur, my focus is on the application of iconic art historical imagery (from a wide range of epochs -- i.e. Celtic, Medieval, Imperial Russian, Neo-classical, Mayan, etc.) to prepared ...
  • Seth Patrick is going to sing Maker Faire posters/print and display his artwork!  sethpatrick.com
  • I am a jewelry designer, and work primarily with natural stone. I work with the metaphysical properties of the stones. The stones are fun, and educational as well, I even ...
  • A booth-sized kinetic assemblage created using various household items and re-purposed/ hacked electronic and electro-mechanical devices. Presented by Khristian Weeks
  • Art work and collages made from recycled material. Recycled boards from siding and metal pieces are used for vibrant pieces of art. Also recycled and handmade paper are used ...
  • Using inspiration from "Generation T" by Megan Nicolay, our team of intrepid recyclers will demonstrate how to take an ordinary T-shirt and re-purpose it into a t-shirt of style and flair! ...
  • Cuckooboo specializes in one of kind handmade button hair accessories, badge clips, stethoscope Id tags, and pacifier clips. You will find bright colors, fun designs with mod, retro, euro and Japanese ...
  • Hand turned and assembled pens made from woods, acrylics and counter top solid core material. Each pen is turned by hand and finished on a lathe. The finishes range ...
  • Les Moutons de Kallou LLC is a local (NC) company who sells (mostly on the web) patterns, sewing kits, stuffed animal, magnets, buttons and postcards made and draw by the artist ...
  • I fashion images of a fantastic past that never was, under the name of Alternate Histories. Using entirely digital sources, I remake archival images to include monsters and science fiction elements, ...
  • We'll be showcasing a variety of original LEGO creations, large and small, spanning a wide variety of themes. We're still nailing down exactly what will be displayed, but there will ...
  • I will show to the delight of young and old alike the fun and whimsy of colorful inflated latex cylinders twisted into various shapes depicting well-known flora and fauna. I will ...