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Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire Members Pick Staff Pick
Price: $6-$30 in advance, $7-$40 day of
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There have always been avid arts & crafts hobbyists, but the possibilities have expanded exponentially with the growth of consumer technology and the sustainability movement. President Obama even declared June 18 a National Day of Making. The local version of that event began in 2012, and this year's Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire will include more than 65 makers. What is most fascinating about "maker" culture is the way different projects overlap—for example, the art cars incorporate elements of fine art and nomadism of a type that you might expect to see at Burning Man. From gardening to puppets, beekeeping to robots, and sewing to the latest 3-D printing technology, what people make is an expression of themselves and a means of personal growth; these are the things people are passionate about. The fair is a family-friendly event, and amid all the exhibits, installations, workshops, displays and demonstrations, there is a multitude of opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. The Salt Lake City event is part of an immense network of communities all over the world linked to the original Maker Faires in San Mateo, Calif., New York and London. With an increasing emphasis on reusing and repurposing existing materials, there is also an environmental bent to the event: creating not just objects, but lifestyles that are more sustainable. Additional activities will take place next door at The Leonardo. (Brian Staker) Salt Lake City Mini Maker Faire @ Library Square, 210 E. 400 South, Oct. 11, noon-6 p.m., $6-$30 in advance, $7-$40 day of. SLCMakerFaire.com
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Library Square
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801-524-8200
