The First Steps in Our Makerspace Journey

10/29/2014

This is your mission should you choose to accept it... So, here we are three weeks after FAME conference and I am embarking on my Maker Space journey. According to the road map I have outlined, it will be an epic quest and it will take the hands of many courageous helpers along the way.

Step 1: Identify spaces that can be makerspaces.

Step 2: Planning: What do we have! What can we do!

Zone 1: The Game Zone
Einstein said "Play is the highest form of research." It is with that in mind that we plan our Game play area. We are hoping to create a LEGO corner, a WII setup, at least 4 Minecraft computers, and of course, a wall full of every board and strategy game we can get.

Working on the LEGO corner here. We have already received some donated LEGOs.

The LEGO people are standing watch over the ports that will be used for our Minecraft zone.

Our donated flatscreen is now waiting for a WII setup to makes its home in the games area.

Help Corner Creativity with LEGOs
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Zone 2: A Little Bit of Sewing and something else
As you can see, we have no shortage of space. Zone 2 will definitely be one of our messy discovery and craft areas.

Panoramic View of Zone 2

Little Bits Circuitry Area--unknown and little scary for me, but I am excited to try them.

Sewing area--Sewing is a skill that crosses cultural boundaries and we hope that this area will help build ties with the community.

The lightbox--planning to put in a light table--like the ones used by Tattoo artists for producing tattoos. Don't worry folks--no needles allowed.