I am embarking on a new adventure! Meet ‘Make with Umar’.
‘Make with Umar’ is a free, virtual makers camp I want to start for kids and adults who like to make things. We will experiment with electronics, coding, crafts, STEM and DIY toys, and maybe even cooking, baking and gardening projects.
There are any number of maker communities out there. But a lot of the parents I know feel intimidated by the jargon, and the list of tools and materials required for most of the projects.
My aim is to find easy-to-make stuff, which one can make using stuff lying around the house. You can think of it as a diluted version of the bigger maker communities. Or you can call it ‘Making at home’ initiative.
How to participate?
Every couple of weeks I will post instructions to make a new project. I will try to find projects which can be made using things on hand so we can enjoy maker activities without breaking the bank.
Everyone can make the projects at their own place and pace, but you must share the progress and the end result with each us and the world by using the hashtag #makewithumar on all social media channels.
This way we will help each other, encourage and inspire each other, and hopefully grow into a community of children and adults who like to tinker and make things.
Ready to join? The first project is already live. Visit ‘Make with Umar’ web page and follow along.
Can’t wait to see what you will make! Happy making!