2023 2023

Maker Fest 2023 Portsmouth

Saturday,
Oct. 14

11AM -
3PM

Olde Towne
Portsmouth

Learn to Create!

Explore the "work-behind-the-work" of artisans and digital creatives!

Interactive Displays | Live Demonstrations | Hands-On Learning | All Ages And Skill Levels

Are you a maker at heart? From artisanal skills like painting, weaving and glass blowing to high-tech endeavors like coding and 3D printing, Maker Fest Portsmouth is fun for all ages and skill levels!

Come explore “maker culture” with interactive displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities. Learn from accomplished makers – artisans, technology gurus and everything in between – who are eager to pass their knowledge and passion on to fellow enthusiasts like you.

This family-friendly event is included with admission inside the Children’s Museum of Virginia, and free at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Museum, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. All activities will be held inside the museums.

Come Explore
Your Creative Side!

Location & Vendor List

VENDORS:
Fluid Art Make-n-Take
Make-n-Take Fluid Art Pour Painting
Cold Wax Encaustic Painting Demonstration
Demos of a unique material that allows for rich translucent surfaces and depth.
Knitters GUILD
Demonstrations of Knitting and Fiber Arts
Beekeeping Display
Beekeeping Demonstrations & Displays with Equipment
Woodcarving GUILD
Woodcarving Demonstrations & Displays
The 5440 Quilters GUILD
Quilting Demos & Quilt Displays
Ceramic Clay Art Handbuilding Demo
Clay Arts Demonstrations in Handbuilding

VENDORS:
Martin Burke
Animation & Film Clubs
STARBASE
Spheroes
That Art Store
Children's Craft
Happy Kampers Rock Shop
Lapidary – Jewelry making; rock tumbling and polishing
Go Tech (Teacher/Trainer)
Activity pending

VENDORS:
Hampton Roads Ship Model Society
Model shipbuilding
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Snap Circuits, Ozobots

Learn more about the Portsmouth Museums and our upcoming events!

2023 2023

Maker Fest 2023 Portsmouth