DUE 6/1: Maker Faire Detroit seeks TEACHERS/STUDENTS participants

Dear Maker Faire Detroit Makers and Educators,

Planning for the 2nd Annual Maker Faire Detroit has begun and we are excited to bring Maker Faire back to Detroit in 2011 with the support of our partners from Make Magazine.

Our "Call for Makers” is now open for Maker Faire Detroit!

The application process is easy, and if you or your students are interested in participating as a maker, we encourage you to apply today. The call to makers is open through June 1st, 2011. More information and the application can be found at: http://makerfaire.com/detroit/2011/callformakers/

We look forward to receiving your application and encourage you to spread the word to other Makers and educators in your community. In the spirit of "Creative Energy" (our theme for Maker Faire Detroit 2011), we are looking for Makers, especially those with projects in:

• Green Tech (Electric Vehicles, Alt. Energy)
• "Made In Michigan" Makers
• Student Projects and Class Exhibits
• Music Makers
• DIY Health and Science
• Activity Areas - Hands-on Make & Takes
• Sustainable Lifestyle Makers
• Rockets and Robots
• Unusual Tools, Machines, Techniques
• Whimsical Technical Creations
• Repair and/or Take Apart Area
• Craft Activities
• And more……

Thanks in advance for your help in spreading the word!

And, be sure to visit Maker Faire Detroit on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/MakerFaireDetroit] and become a fan!

Thank you for your support and looking forward to seeing you at Maker Faire Detroit!

Cheers –

Erin Milbeck Wilcox

Education Specialist

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Dearborn, MI, 48124

(313) 982-6100 x2508

erinmi@thehenryford.org