Sept. 23 event to showcase array of creators and maker groups
The new Makerspace in Parksville is gaining steam, and the group is looking to show it at the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Maker Fest on Sept. 23.
Oceanside Community Makerspace (OCM) is one of nine groups expected to take part in the event so far. The Maker Fest aims to bring together various kinds of creators to show the community the interesting and sometimes unexpected things being made in the community, as well as the resources available to would-be makers.
Included on the Maker Fest roster are makerspaces from Nanaimo and Courtenay; the Parksville District and Qualicum Flyers Association whose members build and fix radio-controlled airplanes; Penny Spence, who builds miniature dollhouses; the SD69 STREAM program; and others.
For John Eyre, organizer of OCM, the fest will be an opportunity to show…
