We hear so many great stories about how musicians were inspired to write songs. Paul McCartney wrote “Let it Be” after seeing his mother in a dream. Bret Michaels wrote “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” after talking to his girlfriend …
It’s no secret that here at Inventionland we love talking about MakerSpaces. The idea of people coming together to create, learn new artistic and technical skills, and meet fellow innovative minds brings us so much joy. However, there is …
So far within the Maker Culture, we’ve looked at a wide array of events and movements, as well as how technology has shaped the maker experience. Today, however, we will look at some events that were born specifically out …
Have you ever wanted to sit down, pour a glass of wine, and just create? If the Maker Movement has taught us anything, it’s that you’re not alone. Luckily, many businesses have carved out a place to call home in …
According to New York Architect Lee F. Mindel, “Interiors are no longer decorated, they’re curated.” We have to agree. One of the main focuses of the Maker Culture is do-it-yourself (DIY) furniture, which many artists, both novice and professional, have …
In our next installment of our Makers & Maker Movements series, we wanted to talk about something we are very interested in, 3D printed art. Makers all around the world who have played around with 3D printers know that it …
With the Maker Movement slowly taking over the world, community workshops are popping up everywhere. Big cities are dappled with smaller Maker communities that operate out of community workshops. This leaves the question…exactly what are community workshops, anyways?
At their …
As the first piece in a larger series about maker movements around the world, we want to take a moment and talk about the big question: What is Maker Culture? In its simplest definition, this culture is one meant to …
If you’ve never been to the desert, it’s easy to assume it’s a barren wasteland. While some look at a desert and think misery, many artists have looked at it and said, “opportunity.” We could go on for hours talking …
