Makers, Creators and DIY’ers

PRINCE GEORGE – In Prince George this weekend “Makers” from all over will be taking part in the Mini Maker Faire at Two Rivers Art Gallery. “Makers” are people who put together their own “do it yourself projects” and share them with other creative minds. 

Engineers, artists and scientists are showing off their one of a kind projects at the Mini Maker Faire on Saturday. It’s an event for people who enjoy learning and love sharing what they can do. From the Art Gallery to the Public Library DIY projects like soap making, Lego construction, woodworking and more will be on display. There will also be interactive workshops to take part in to inspire other “makers” who are just starting out.

The Two Rivers Art Gallery wants to continue to grow the event each year by inviting more than just local creators. In partnership with Emily Carr University of Art and Design, The Gallery was able to bring in members of the Zenga Brothers an art group from Vancouver. One of the brothers, Benny Zenga says they make their projects from recycled materials and believe in making the most of what you have. 

“It’s really exciting because I am someone who has grown up always making things. My dad always had this sort of saying ‘Tools not toys.’ He gave us tools when we were young and we were always building and taking things apart. To see this ‘maker’ movement and people be introduced to the idea that making is just a part of life and taking things is a part of life I think is a wonderful thing.”