Gumbo Labs

03/14/2017

The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire is right around the corner,! There is still time to be apart of it. They are looking for people that want a booth to share their interests and people that want to teach a workshop. For a booth complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/LMmGjCl5jl4hZV903 and for a workshop complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/o0zZBxAK9kdC4mrp1.

When submitting information, make a separate submission for each presentation or workshop that you want to conduct at New Orleans Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Please note that we will use this content to produce marketing materials and prepare the agenda. If there is something speci...

04/09/2016

If you're not here yet, get here soon to witness the awesomeness!!

11/09/2015

The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire is throwing a Maker Happy Hour this Thursday to celebrate the opening of their Call for Makers! Nov 12th, 6-8pm at Castillo Blanco (4321 St Claude)!

09/12/2015

If you're not here, you should be. NOLA Mini Maker Faire BBQ at IDIYA, 4-8pm today. Nolamakerfaire.com

03/26/2015

IDIYA is hosting the Grand Opening of its Makerspace tonight from 5pm-9pm, rain or shine. The schedule of events and PARKING information is posted here: http://myidiya.com/idiyas-grand-opening-party/. There will be food and beverages provided, equipment demos, a short presentation and information on upcoming classes.

Let’s Party! IDIYA will be hosting a Grand Opening block party at 2705 S Broad Read more

02/23/2015

The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire's Call for Makers has ended and WOW there was a great response. They've accepted over 70 Makers! Here are a few already listed on the NMMF website: STEM project National WWII Museum, Paul Wisneskey (Laissez Boys), Matt Candler - founder of Night Shift Bikes, Hali Dardar - founder of New Orleans based Art Transit Authority, Acadian Robotics, and Justin Shiels - founder of Creative Lab (just to name a few). To see them and others, head over to the New Orleans Mini Maker Faire on March 7th at Tulane’s Lavin-Bernick Center! Check the website for more information: http://nolamakerfaire.com/

The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire will be held Saturday, March 7th 2015 from 10:00am-5:00pm at Tulane's Lavin-Bernick Center

02/05/2015

From the New Orleans Mini Maker Faire: The Call for Maker application deadline has been extended until the Sunday after Mardi Gras, February 22nd! We've had a huge response so far, so the remaining spots are very limited. All makers must apply; be sure to submit your application as soon as possible! http://nolamakerfaire.com/call-for-makers

Maker Faire is all about showcasing YOUR projects, inventions, skills, ideas, and art. If you would like to share your project or your talents with the community then consider exhibiting with us at the 2015 New Orleans Mini Maker Faire. … Continue reading →

01/16/2015

Here is an upcoming Maker Happy Hour. Check it out. http://nolamakerfaire.com/january-maker-happy-hour/

Happy New Year from the 2015 New Orleans Mini MakerFaire planning team! March 7th is rapidly approaching (~2 months!), so we thought we’d take a break from planning to throw another Maker Happy Hour. Join us on Thursday, January 22nd from 6-8pm at Courtyard Brewery, … Continue reading →

11/12/2014

There are a few maker/maker type events coming up so save the dates:
--Nov 13th: IDIYA is having a Maker Bayou Kick Off Party, from 6-9 at the New Orleans Healing Center - http://myidiya.com/
--Nov 22-23: Family Fringe Fest, 12-5pm at the Marigny Opera House - http://tinyurl.com/kgvnd5e
--Nov 29th - Robot Parade (4pm) and Ball (6pm). The Parade starts at the Marigny Opera House and ends at the Old Ironworks where the Ball will be held.- http://robotparadenola.com/
--Dec 6th; FIRST LEGO League Louisiana Regional Championship at Holy Cross High School - http://lafll.org/
--March 7th: New Orleans Mini Maker Fair. Tickets are on sale now so get yours - http://nolamakerfaire.com/
--March 19-21: The Bayou Regional FIRST Robotics Competition The Pontchartrain Center - http://frcbayouregional.com/

I think that's it... Please add to this if you're aware of any upcoming events that would be of interest to makers.

04/23/2014

Just thought I would put this out there. Gumbo Labs closed up shop but people still visit the page to connect to other makers. If you want to meet some makers and check out spaces, please read on... Makers of NO has a space- http://makersofno.la, Mystic Krewe has a space - http://MysticKrewe.com/, IDIYA is working to open a space - http://www.myidiya.com/, We Make - http://www.meetup.com/We-Make/, and the New Orleans Mini Maker Faire at http://nolamakerfaire.com/ which took place on April 5th. Let me know if I left anyone out.

07/12/2012

If you're interested and have the time, come by Z'otz on oak tonight at 7PM. In the back.