I saw mention of this in MIT Media Lab's Twitter feed. -Tom http://www.pem.org/press/press_release/262-fresh_installations_and_creativity_lounge_open_this_spring
...PEM is opening a Maker Lounge -- an exciting space dedicated to cutting-edge innovation and individual creativity. Tapping into a subculture of those interested in engineering, innovation and unique applications of technologies, PEM will feature workshops for 3-D printing enthusiasts, crafters and those who are part of the evolving maker movement. http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2014/03/02/behind-scenes-peabody-essex-museum-new-maker-lounge/V3vUmb8lPEwz4pNbmXMMXL/story.html Behind the scenes at the Peabody Essex Museum's new Maker Lounge You might have heard about the maker movement, a growing grass-roots movement, which is about technology-based exploration of DIY culture. ... When you walk into the Maker Lounge, you'll see a whole range of materials from different kinds of woods and textiles to littleBits kits, which have circuit boards and electronic components. There are going to be work tables and iPads and a large area with comfortable seating. There will be drawing materials and tools that you can't hurt yourself with. And when we have workshops, we'll have laptops and other things. ...we collaborate with really interesting organizations like the MIT Media Lab and Formlabs, which make desktop 3-D printers. We hope the Maker Lounge will especially attract young adults and older teenagers, 16 to 30. _______________________________________________ Hardwarehacking mailing list [email protected] http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/hardwarehacking
