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Spring make 2023 – Main Stage Schedule

Learn from the best Makers in Edmonton! Presentations, Live Demos, and more!

Saturday

Date and TimeTitle
11:00 – 11:45What is Makers Making Change?

Hear directly from Makers Making Change who they are, what their story is, and how you can contribute!
12:00 – 12:45 10 Tips for Telling Your Business’ Story

Join communications professional Robyn O’Neill teach you how to strengthen your communications, and connect with your audience!

From planning and ideas for connecting with local media, Robyn will highlight the top 10 tips that folks can use for raising awareness their business’ story.
1:00 – 1:30Python on Microcontrollers – Pico-Slice Demo

Micro-controllers don’t need to be intimidating! Join Michael Rangen, owner of Breadstick Innovations, as he demonstrates completing a full project using the Pico Slice and a Raspberry Pi Pico!
1:45 – 2:30Hey, I have an Idea! (Don’t throw that away!)

Reduce, reuse, recycle, the three key tenants of sustainability. Join Mike, a local craftsman who makes useful items from used or discontinued bicycle parts show how to reuse materials destined to the landfill.
2:45 – 3:15Chalk Couture: The Basics

Learn the basics and gain inspiration with Annick, as she demonstrates Chalk Couture, and how to make amazing home decor, accent pillows, and unique gift ideas.
3:30 – 4:15Create with Jesmonite

Jesmonite is an amazing, eco-friendly material that’s safe and easy to use, and a popular choice among many artists. This water-based, solvent free material is fire and impact resistant, and easy to work with. From home décor to functional art, Jesmonite might just be the choice for your next project! Join Lea as she demonstrates how versatile Jesmonite is.
4:30 – 5:15How To Make A Living as a Professional Artist

Richard Dixon has been a professional artist for 46 years with art in collections globally. Has also owned art galleries, publishing companies and exhibition enterprises. Artists often have no idea where to start in their profession after taking a few classes or a university degree. Join Richard as he explains the basic, easy to understand procedures toward success.

Sunday

Date and TimeTitle
10:45 – 11:15Python on Microcontrollers – Pico-Slice Demo

Micro-controllers don’t need to be intimidating! Join Michael Rangen, owner of Breadstick Innovations, as he demonstrates completing a full project using the Pico Slice and a Raspberry Pi Pico!
11:30 – 12:00Chalk Couture: The Basics

Learn the basics and gain inspiration with Annick, as she demonstrates Chalk Couture, and how to make amazing home decor, accent pillows, and unique gift ideas
12:15 – 1:00Hey, I have an Idea! (Don’t throw that away!)

Reduce, reuse, recycle, the three key tenants of sustainability. Join Mike, a local craftsman who makes useful items from used or discontinued bicycle parts show how to reuse materials destined to the landfill.
1:15 – 2:0010 Tips for Telling Your Business’ Story

Join communications professional Robyn O’Niell teach you how to strengthen your communications, and connect with your audience!

From planning and ideas for connecting with local media, Robyn will highlight the top 10 tips that folks can use for raising awareness their business’ story.
2:15 – 3:00Create with Jesmonite

Jesmonite is an amazing, eco-friendly material that’s safe and easy to use, and a popular choice among many artists. This water-based, solvent free material is fire and impact resistant, and easy to work with. From home décor to functional art, Jesmonite might just be the choice for your next project! Join Lea as she demonstrates how versatile Jesmonite is.
3:15 – 4:00How To Make A Living as a Professional Artist

Richard Dixon has been a professional artist for 46 years with art in collections globally. Has also owned art galleries, publishing companies and exhibition enterprises. Artists often have no idea where to start in their profession after taking a few classes or a university degree. Join Richard as he explains the basic, easy to understand procedures toward success.
4:15 – 5:00ENTS – Edmonton’s Makerspace

Did you know that ENTS is Edmonton’s oldest Makerspace? Join the ENTS board of directors as they talk about what ENTS is, and some exciting changes coming in the next few months!

Schedule is Subject to Change. Please check closer to the event for the most up-to-date schedule.

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