The “Maker” movement is a do-it-yourself, design and fabrication movement that is rapidly spreading around the world.  Maker Spaces, community centers where makers can learn, design, and fabricate, are also spreading rapidly.  Join us to learn about several maker spaces in the Bay Area and explore the variety of ways this exciting movement can be implemented.

The Tech Museum  Tech Studio - http://www.thetech.org/plan-your-visit/galleries/tech-studio

The Tech Museum Hands On Science Workshop - http://www.thetech.org/plan-your-visit/galleries/hands-science-workshop

Palo Alto MakeX Teen Mobile Makerspace: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/lib/teens/makex.asp

Oakland Museum of California we/customize: http://museumca.org/exhibit/wecustomize

Speakers:

Danny Haeg, Tech Studio Manager and Exhibit Prototyper, and Prinda Wanakule, Educational Programs Manager, The Tech Museum of Innovation

Karen Kienzle, Director, Palo Alto Art Center

Sean Olson, Research and Experience Developer, Oakland Museum of California