More on Making

This weekend we were part of the Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science in Queens.
Bursting energy and bubbling creativity was the atmosphere we were thrilled to be a part of. The organizers of the Faire call it "The World's Largest DIY Festival"... don't know that we can assume such a superlative... there is so much of the world we do not know about. What we all witnessed, however, was a stimulating DIY dynamic which seems relevant, inspiring and strong enough to go (and come) round the world. Making it oneself -it was clear this weekend- is well beyond a craft, it brings oneself together and gathers people and purpose.









SAORI Weaving fit like a glove in the Maker Faire... creating one's own fabric to make whatever one's creativity comes up with!
Many people have a hard time even thinking about what that means. Some continue to puzzle even when in front of a working loom as thread after thread the fabric -visibly- grows. Symptoms of how our societies are so far removed from Doing It Ourselves.



However this weekend, as children and adults alike formed lines next to our looms, many more were able to feel and experience what making one's own fabric is all about. Some got excited about the idea and so intrigued about the process that they felt they wanted to come back for some more DIY at the studio. It was FUN!

Looping along, Weaving we go!