Foreword

Dale Dougherty

Founder and CEO, Maker Media

The goal of Maker Faire is to “make more makers,” so since 2006, we have gathered makers together and celebrated what they do. In 2013, there were 100 Maker Faires around the world, and a growing number of attendees are families. From the very first, we understood that meeting makers and seeing their projects inspired others to see themselves as makers. We invited everyone to get involved by creating and sharing projects based on their own interests and skills. While I knew Maker Faire would appeal to adults, I was surprised to see how kids were fascinated by the amazing variety of projects; they wanted to participate, and they wanted to become makers themselves. Sometimes, their own interest ...

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