So what did he see? Well...
There were a few spaces full of just stuff for kids and adults to put things together. Nothing too high tech - mostly straws and blocks and....
CARDBOARD! The cardboard city was a site to behold. This gave Mr. Gauthier some ideas for his "Hour of Cardboard" event, happening at Foxview on Thursday, October 22nd right after school.
There was a dark room in the back with a lot of cool things going on. An act that called themselves "Audiobody" demonstrated the fusion of comedy, programming, and music in an incredibly entertaining show. Also, of course, we can't forget giant Tetris:
Yes, the old Game Boy game Tetris was projected on the wall, with the system that was running it connected to the exact layout of the Game Boy. It required at least two people in constant communication to rotate the pieces and move them. What a sight to behold, and such a cool learning experience.
In addition to these, so many exhibitors were showing off their talents and passions in ways that boggle the mind.
There was the Arduino that drew...
And the guy that was woodcarving...
And the people that were building their own AIRPLANE!
The most important thing of all, however, was showing that making isn't limited to electronics. Making truly is the spirit of creation, of putting one piece together with another. Many of the people there were selling jewelry, or soaps, or dog treats that they had made. Some of the interactive exhibits involved soldering and sewing. Making is for EVERYONE, and our hope is that we can cultivate that spirit in our spaces here in De Pere.
Oh, and one last thing, a super cool portrait of Bob Uecker, made out of various tops and lids:
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