Category Archives: Fairs

Meet the Maker: Gypsy’s Weavings

Posted on March 21, 2016 by mimishellaolcom

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 is bringing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cosplay, Costuming, DIY, Fairs, Festivals, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Handcraft, Jewelery, Makers | Tagged armour, Bethany "Anakhet" Blascoe, chainmaile, dragon tails, furries, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Gypsy's Weavings, jewelry, MakerCon, makers festival

Gulf Coast MakerCon: What’s New for 2016

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Theresa Willingham

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in 3d printing, Art, Cosplay, DIY, Education, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, Fairs, Festivals, Gaming, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Handcraft, Heritage, inventors, MakerCon, Makers, Makerspace, Mechanics, Robotics, Science, STEM, Sustainability, Young Makers | Tagged 3D printing, education, Electrathon, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, inventors, MakerCon, Makers, makers festival, Southeast Combat Robotics, Young Makers

Meet the Makers: Palm Harbor Library

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Theresa Willingham

Palm Harbor Library is home to the Hazel Incantalupe Makerspace, a unique arts space for children. We asked Kiki Durney, Head of Youth Services at the Library, to tell us more about their efforts there. GCMC: Who are you and what do … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Fairs, Festivals, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival, Makerspace, Young Makers | Tagged Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Hazel Incantalupe Makerspace, Kiki Durney, MakerCon, makers festival, Palm Harbor Library, Young Makers

A Makers Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Theresa Willingham

Hope you’re off to a lovely holiday season – a perfect time to be a maker, with opportunities to make everything from food to gifts, as well plans for the new year. We hope one of those plans you make will … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Fairs, Festivals, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, MakerCon, Makers, Makers Festival | Tagged EDI2, Gulf Coast MakerCon, Gulf Coast Makers Festival, Hillsborough County, makers festival, Newspaper in Education, Steampunk Ball

Celebrate Andrew Carnegie’s Birthday at the Hive Makerspace

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Theresa Willingham

Gulf Coast Makers are invited to join in the Andrew Carnegie Birthday Party & STEAM Fair at The Hive Centennial Celebration Open House at John F. Germany Library, at 900 Ashley Drive in Tampa, on Saturday, November 15th, from 1pm to 4pm. … Continue reading →

Posted in 3d printing, DIY, Fairs, Makers, Robotics | Tagged Andrew Carnegie Birthday Party & STEAM Fair, John F. Germany library makerspace, The Hive

T -1 to Gulf Coast MakerCon!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Theresa Willingham

We’re Excited! Are You?! The t-shirts are here! The program is ready! The Makers are pumped and the Volunteers are prepped! All that’s missing is YOU! Just one more day to get your discounted tickets for a weekend of creative awesomeness!