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LEGO Fan Display featuring Charm City LUG and BioniLUG

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Charm City LUG

Home: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Charm City LUG is local to the greater Baltimore area and includes all kinds of adult LEGO fans. BioniLUG (the Bionicle LEGO User Group) displays a wide variety of LEGO models, generally based on or incorporating parts from the Bionicle theme. Check out our original creations and visit our play area to build some of your own!

Cardboard Creation Station Sponsored by St. John’s Parish Day School

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: St, John's Parish Day School

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Let your imagination take shape at the Cardboard Creation Station, proudly sponsored by St. John’s Parish Day School! This hands-on, family-friendly activity invites kids and adults alike to dream big and build even bigger using cardboard and Makedo tools. Design a rocket ship, construct a castle, invent a robot, or bring your wildest ideas to life. With plenty of materials and inspiration on hand, the possibilities are endless!

Crazy Diamond Glass

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Crazy Diamond Glass

Home: Delaware, United States of America

Corey Sadlier (Crazy Diamond Glass) is a scientific and artistic glassblower from Howard County, MD. He has been melting since 2015 and received his degree in Scientific Glass Technology from Salem Community College (New Jersey) in 2018. He enjoys creating unique glass items that serve a purpose. Corey will be displaying his craft at the Maker Faire - creating spinning tops and glass bottle dragons, which will be available to purchase.

Pinwheel Clay earring making – make your own hoops

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Pinwheel Clay

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Pinwheel Clay is a small, women-of-color owned business that handcrafts small batches of polymer clay jewelry that offers unique, colorful, and playful designs. We believe that jewelry can impact a person’s self-confidence by wearing jewelry that brings them happiness and joy. This is aligned with the logo of the company (pinwheel) which is symbolic of optimism. We will be providing a build your own earring bar.

Three Littles Design Co.

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Heather Greer-Bishop

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Three Littles Design Co. is a small, handmade business creating fun and unique accessories from wood, leather, and acrylic. From earrings and hair clips to magnets and stickers, each piece is designed to add a pop of personality to your everyday style. Exclusively at Maker Faire: our Build Your Own Earring Bar—where you can mix, match, and create earrings as unique as you are!

Create-Your-Own Dog Swag!

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Hounds Town Columbia

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Unleash your creativity at our booth with a fun hands-on craft activity! Decorate a stylish bandana for your pup using colorful markers and dog-themed stamps, then design your very own dog magnet to take home or gift to a fellow dog lover. All supplies are provided — just bring your imagination (and maybe a picture of your pup for inspiration)! Perfect for all ages.

Sunken Moon Studios

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Shelley Grove

Home: Virginia, United States of America

Create block prints from existing hand carved block print art, stamp them on thrifted paper or clothing at our one of a kind, unique block printing experience.

Exploration Commons at 50 East

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Carroll County Public Library

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Carroll County Public Library's Exploration Commons at 50 East is located in Westminster, Maryland. The space features a makerspace with a variety of equipment, including laser cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, and more! Laptops with Autodesk and Adobe software are available to library customers for in-space use. Staff offer 4-5 classes per week on a variety of makerspace-specific topics, focusing on educating customers on the use of our software and equipment, as well as showcasing more advanced project ideas. Our programming is targeted to adults through upper middle school ages. Exploration Commons is also home to a commercial teaching kitchen that offers multiple classes each week and meeting room facilities.

Blended Bakery

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Mitchie "Chef Lo" Lomanang

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Blended Bakery is a specialty bakery offering delicious, allergen-friendly treats. Our gluten-free baked goods are crafted with care, alongside additional options for sugar-free, dairy-free, and vegan delights—ensuring everyone can indulge without worry.

DarkAcid 3D Designs LLC

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Robert Zakrzewski

Home: Maryland, United States of America

DarkAcid 3D Designs LLC specializes in bringing imagination to life with custom-designed dragons, adorable flexi animals, iconic pop culture figures, and unique pieces of 3D art. Each print is crafted with attention to detail, vibrant color, and smooth functionality, whether it's a posable creature or a collectible display item. From fantasy lovers to fans of movies, games, and comics, there's something for everyone in our growing collection. Using high-quality materials and innovative designs, we turn digital creations into tangible treasures.

Shourimajo

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Maria Victoria Robado

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Welcome to the world of Shourimajo: cute art, accessories, comics and more!

A.L.S.O. Pretty in Paint LLC

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Anastasia O’Neal

Home: District of Columbia, United States of America

Alcohol ink works like water colors where one will use isopropyl alcohol, 91%-99%, to dilute the color and then use a heat tool to create the marbling. More iso, the color can be soft and whisky, less iso and the color is more concentrated and bold. The colors can blend easily with one another, but color theory is a must. Alcohol ink can be used on any slick surface, but also on fabrics like silk or cotton.

Minmin handmade

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Misny Liu

Handmade jewelry with vintage beads and stones

Crafts by Fredi

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Fredi Fitzgerald

Home: Maryland, United States of America

We specialize in unique hand strung beaded jewelry and decorations!

Epsilon Arts

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Gabrielle Dace

Home: Pennsylvania, United States of America

I create art that celebrates LGBTQIA+ pride and sparks dialogue on social and political issues through bold keychains, prints, stickers, and jewelry. My designs are fun, fierce, and unapologetically queer. At events, I bring my bearded dragons to educate people on proper reptile care—encouraging thoughtful pet ownership and raising awareness about the harms of impulse buying from big box retailers. Art meets advocacy here—and everyone, scales and all, is welcome. www.EpsilonArts.art

e-NABLE D.C.

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: e-NABLE D.C.

Home: Maryland, United States of America

e-NABLE is a global volunteer network that uses 3D printing and design to create free upper limb prosthetics for those in need, focusing on underserved populations. e-NABLE D.C., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, represents the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) chapter and also provides other 3D-printed assistive devices like face shields, ear savers, and braille tools. The chapter hosts and participates in educational events to promote 3D printing, prosthetic design, volunteering, and STEM learning within the community.

Starships in Bottles

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Chris Carpenter

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Starships in a Bottle, a fresh take on an old idea. Come learn about Starships in Bottles and more about the process of creating miniature scenes featuring your favorite starships in a glass bottle. Learn about diorama creation, glass cutting, painting and creative design in a small place. All of which are combined to create the mixed media are pieces that are Starships in Bottles.

Pink Rat Prints

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Mia Bezos

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Hey there! My name is Mia. I am an independent small artist and Professional Dabbler of the Fine Arts. Pink Rat Prints is the business I created as a reflection of my love for Baltimore and all different forms of media. I sell hand printed linocuts, archival artist prints, risos, stickers, and most recently, fun-sized ceramics! If you want to hear about the different techniques I use to create my work as a multimedia artist or why I love the Baltimore rats enough to put them on a print, come visit Pink Rat Prints!

NASA Hubble Space Telescope

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: NASA Hubble Space Telescope

Home: Maryland, United States of America

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Hubble Space Telescope is operated out of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Since its launch in April 1990, Hubble--orbiting about 320 miles above Earth--has played a crucial role in unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos and expanding our understanding of the universe. This year, we celebrate 35 years and nearly 1.7 million observations of space as Hubble remains at the forefront of astronomical and scientific discovery. Come by our booth to see Hubble pictures come to life with our Augmented Reality (AR) experience, use your hands to manipulate a 3D hologram of the telescope, and help yourself to free stickers, bookmarks, and pictures to take home with you.

Maryland Sidewalk Adventures: Creative Play & Celebration for All

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Emily Martins

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Maryland Sidewalk Adventures transforms sidewalks and public spaces into vibrant, interactive play areas that spark imagination, movement, and connection for children of all abilities. From colorful hopscotch games to sensory trails, each hand-painted design promotes inclusive, screen-free fun and community connection. In addition to sidewalk art, I also create custom banners for all occasions—from birthdays to graduations and everything in between. At Maker Faire, I’ll showcase samples of my sidewalk art and banners, offer a hands-on mini painting station where kids can design their own game square or banner piece, and share how these playful and personalized projects bring joy to families and neighborhoods alike.

Sustainable Crafts

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Melissa Henry

Home: Maryland, United States of America

We will have various sustainable crafts for the kiddos ranging from wind-chimes to crab wall hangings. All sorts of various creations to be made!

Maryland Area Combat Robotics Organization (MACRO)

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Maryland Area Combat Robotics Organization (MACRO)

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Maryland Area Combat Robotics Organization (MACRO) is a 501c3 organization which promotes STEM through combat robotics. MACRO members leverage the readily available and inexpensive 3d printers to create the robots, and compete at events. This competition coupled with iterative design helps people, young and old, to understand and appreciate the information being disseminated in STEM programs. Stop by our booth, talk to the members and staff, and even drive a robot against your friends.

The Little Patch Club

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: The Little Patch Club

Home: Maryland, United States of America

Our booth would bring a fun selection of iron-on patches and accessories for customers to choose from- like keychains, pouches, and mini tote bags. Once the customers have picked their favorites, we will iron the patches on to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Art of Hennas

Faire: Downtown Columbia

Maker: Art of Hennas

Home: Virginia, United States of America

Art of Hennas provides on-site organic henna body art services and sell henna inspired, one-of-a-kind, hand designed canvas artwork and designed purses that infuses the intricacy of henna art (found in multiple cultures) into modern versions of art.

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