Preston MakeFest

Since 2015,exa.foundationhas been leading a non-profit programme of activities across the UK that inspires & engages digital makers, supports the teaching of Computing in schools and promotes safe, secure and appropriate use of technology. Exa.foundation is part ofExa Networks, Bradford, UK.

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Digital makers demonstrate their projects, passion and talents to inspire & engage the public

Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Attend our very first showcase event where Preston&#x27;s community of digital makers will demonstrate their projects, passion and talent. We aim to inspire &amp; engage others to learn more about affordable hobbies, exciting projects as well as opportunities for careers in STEM &amp; digital making. On show:<ul><li>Easy to make projects with micro:bits|Rachel &amp; Lara </li><li>Fun challenges in Super Mario Maker|Dan &amp; Theo </li><li>Creating software from the age of 8 | Josh</li><li>The cardboard museum of computers | Alan </li><li>Building a full size, working humanoid | Garry</li><li>Modelling planetary globes &amp; spacecraft | Kevin </li><li>Inventing an automatic watering can | Spencer </li><li>Robots that compete against other robots | Brian</li><li>Building low-cost computers without tools | Tom </li><li>Winning ways to develop &amp; sell games | Anthony</li><li>Plus... school projects and family learning fun</li></ul>No tickets required, but we encourage you to register to receive updates to this and future eventsAction Replay: If you can&#x27;t attend this live event, sign up for our virtual online version on Monday 6th September at <a href="http://exa.is/makeprestreplay" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://exa.is/makeprestreplay</a> Register now for the appropriate ticket: <ul><li>Guest: attend alone or with friends/family. Registration optional - doing so enables us to share updates and news of future events with you. You can just turn up on the day.</li><li>Presenter: present a project, work or activity to the public. Register for a presenter ticket and <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeXCurrpNjT3m2Sp8YCAd1pDmjCDTRiXUvthViNbsQ6wGdRA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">provide details of your requirements via the form at http://exa.is/makeprestform</a> Set up anytime before 1pm, pack away at 4pm.</li><li>Guide: volunteer to assist organisers, presenters and guests. Register for a ticket and we&#x27;ll be in touch with more details. </li></ul>MakeFest Preston is organised by members of Preston #RJam community and employees of exa.foundation with kind permission of Preston City Council. <a href="http://exa.is/makeprestdoc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More details here</a>.Preston Repair Cafe You might be interested to know that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prestonrepaircafe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Preston Repair Cafe</a> takes place 11am-1pm on the same day at <a href="https://larder.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Larder</a>, which is just around the corner from The Harris.

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