Maker Fest Portsmouth
Location
Portsmouth Museums
Description
Are you a maker at heart? From artisanal skills like painting, weaving, and glass blowing to high-tech endeavors like coding and 3D printing, Maker Fest Portsmouth is fun for all ages and skill levels! Come explore “maker culture” with interactive displays, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Learn from accomplished makers – artisans, technology gurus, and everything in between – who are eager to pass their knowledge and passion on to fellow enthusiasts like you. This family-friendly event is included with admission to the Children’s Museum of Virginia, and free to the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, (including all outside activities).
ACTIVITIES
Handmade Costumes
Animation and Film*
Comic Publishing*
Spheroes *
Snap Circuits & Ozobots
Children’s Crafts
Lapidary – jewelry making and rock polishing*
* with museum admission
Fluid Art Pouring
Encaustic Painting
Watercolors
Make and Take Origami
Knitting and Fiber Arts
Beekeeping
18th Century Garments & Textiles
Glassblowing
Woodcarving
Quilting
Clay Arts
Woodturning
Build your own boat & race it
Model shipbuilding
VR welding simulator
And More
Enjoy all these activities and more within an easy four block walk. Check out the Farmer’s Market and all the museum exhibits while you’re here.
