Second Annual Maker Faire Prop Contest, Online Video Courses, and More

The latest news about startups, products, incubators, and innovators. a newsletter from [Make:]( [Make]( community [Enter the Second Annual Maker Faire Prop Contest]( We had so much fun at our first Maker Faire Cosplay Prop Contest last year, we can’t wait to host it again! We applaud the dedication, skill, and passion that goes into making costumes and props. Got props that you made? Let’s see them! This year’s contest will be emceed by cosplayer extraordinaire Jackie Craft and judged by Tested's Norman Chan and master costume and prop builders Shawn Thorsson, The Egg Sisters, and Chad Hoku. Deadline to enter is May 15. Show us what you can do! [Full Contest Details Online]( Sponsored by: Makers are full of ideas. Most times ideas never make it past a rough outline in a notebook or a half-finished pile of parts in the back of a drawer, while other times those ideas find fruition as finished projects you show off to friends or share online. But sometimes, even with the finished project in your hands, that idea just won't go away: There's a way to make it better, a way to make it smaller, a way to make it more affordable. And then it hits you: Maybe other people might want this, too. Moving from a passion project to a business isn't easy, but Make: and angel investment firm Seed River are partnering at Maker Faire Bay Area to provide onsite workshops and counseling to help makers explore the process of turning their ideas and projects into viable businesses. Through a network of experts and mentors, Seed River can provide support in the areas of finance, business intelligence, technology, distribution, and manufacturing. Makers are never shy about asking questions, and this is your chance to talk face to face with experts about what it really takes to grow your business. No idea is too big or too small. Space is limited, so apply today! [Register Now]( Sponsored Content [A Personal Waterjet with an Industrial Heritage]( ProtoMAX is a personal waterjet capable of cutting virtually anything. Using the same technology as industrial machines, this small scale waterjet is an accessible option for small shops, educational institutions, prototypers, makerspaces, and hobbyists looking to harness the power of industrial cutting in a small footprint. From one-offs to full production, the ProtoMAX makes your ideas a reality. [Learn More]( [Register for Hands-On Workshops at Bay Area Maker Faire!]( The Maker Faire team brought together an amazing selection of workshops that will be available at this years Bay Area Maker Faire. These workshops all have a limited capacity, so register early to reserve a spot! Some of the projects you’ll be building in these workshops include: bike lights, cosplay, chainmail, robots, succulents, toys, and a host of other fun inventions. Check out the [workshop schedule]( to see the full list of workshops available at this years Maker Faire, and register for your favorite! [Online Video Courses From Make: Start Next Week!]( Our latest online courses start next week and feature domain experts providing hands-on learning! Our freshman slate of courses include: • [Arduino: From Zero to Super-Hero]( [Sewing with Electronics: An Introduction to Wearables]( [Starting a School Makerspace with Adam Kemp]( Students who purchase video courses will be able to access weekly course content including videos and downloads, connect with other students, submit assignments online, and earn badges for completed courses. You can find all of Make:’s learning offerings at [learn.make.co](. We’re looking forward to learning with you online! [Learn More]( [Electrify Your Life - Humble Book Deal: Electronics + 3D Printing]( Do NOT miss this special deal on our best electronics and 3D printing books just in time for Maker Faire Bay Area! 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[Get Your Books]( Sponsored by: [Upcoming Maker Faires Around the Globe:]( » [Gent Mini Maker Faire]( (Belgium): May 3–5 » [Simsbury Mini Maker Faire]( (CT, USA): May 4 » [Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire]( (Chicago, IL, USA): May 4 » [Maker Faire Austin]( (TX, USA): May 4 » [Bloomsburg Mini Maker Faire]( (PA, USA): May 4 » [Stark Mini Maker Faire]( (Canton, OH, USA): May 4 » [Maker Faire Vienna]( (Austria): May 4–5 » [Maker Faire Kyoto]( (KyKizugawashi / SeikaChooto, Kyoto): May 4–5 » [Torino Mini Maker Faire]( (Italy): May 4–5 » [Electric City Mini Maker Faire]( (Schenectady, NY, USA): May 5 » [Alentejo Mini Maker Faire]( (Évora, Portugal): May 10–11 » [North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire]( (AR, USA): May 11 » [Ljubljana Mini Maker Faire]( (Slovenia): May 11 » [Martha's Vineyard Mini Maker Faire]( (West Tisbury, MA, USA): May 11 » [Tacoma-South Sound Mini Maker Faire]( (Tacoma, WA, USA): May 11 » [Cranberry Township Mini Maker Faire]( (PA, USA): May 11 » [Maker Faire Berlin]( (Germany): May 17–19 » [MAKER FAIRE BAY AREA]( (San Mateo, CA, USA): May 17–19 » [Wayne County Mini Maker Faire]( (Orrville, OH, USA): May 18 » [Columbia Mini Maker Faire]( (SC, USA): May 18 » [Martinsville Mini Maker Faire]( (VA, USA): May 18 » [Luxembourg Mini Maker Faire]( (Rosport, Luxembourg): May 19 » [Saskatoon Mini Maker Faire]( (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada): May 25 » [Trieste Mini Maker Faire]( (Trieste, Italy): May 25–26 » [Vilnius Mini Maker Faire]( (Lithuania): May 25 » [Skopje Mini Maker Faire]( (Republic of North Macedonia): May 31 » [Madrid Mini Maker Faire]( (Spain): Spring 2019 [Find a Faire Near You]( [Make:]( [Forward this message to another maker]( [Maker Pro on Facebook]( [Maker Pro on Twitter]( [Maker Pro on Pinterest]( [Maker Pro on Instagram]( Maker Media, Inc | 1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240 | San Francisco, CA 94111 Having trouble viewing this email? 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