Makers & Tinkerers: Connect with me at the Maker Faire in October

Posted on 09/14/2015 by Terry Rennert

Mark your calendar for the Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tunxis Community College in Farmington. I’ll be bringing my Shopbots along for a steady stream of fun and instruction – come by my booth for a visit (or a laugh!).

This free event is celebration of invention and creativity – open to people of all ages who are interested in creating, making, building, innovating, tinkering, hacking, engineering, designing or connecting.

Hartford Maker Faire Bot Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

The aim is to entertain, inform, connect and grow the maker community – uniting, inspiring, informing, and entertaining a growing community of resourceful people who undertake amazing projects in their backyards, basements, and garages. I hope to see you there.

Join me at LOOP DE LOOP

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Terry Rennert

Easthampton City Arts+ Gallery is hosting a sneak peek satellite exhibit of LOOP artists where you can see a few of my recent pieces up-close and personal – including Hawkeye, who features a vintage brownie camera.

The exhibit kicks off with a reception during Art Walk Easthampton this coming Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 8pm and the gallery show will continue through September 29.

If you can’t make it to ECA+ please visit me at LOOP September 26 and 27. This 2 day event features a wide range of handmade repurposed art, jewelry, home décor, furniture, clothing and accessories.

Behind the Scenes : Boom Boy in the raw

Posted on 09/03/2015 by Terry Rennert

Early in a piece it can take so many different paths

You have to see past the junk pieces in front of you and imagine it as complete

Never force a part on to it.

It will tell you what is right.

Terry…

Want to catch a glimpse of the craziness in my shop?

Posted on 08/04/2015 by Terry Rennert

There is always a lot going on when new pieces come in or I am getting started on a new sculpture. Here is what inspired me today…..I wonder what it wants to be next?

The misfits have arrived

Posted on 07/31/2015 by Terry Rennert

This band of merry misfits are on display at Center Pharmacy. Lee and Chris loved the smiles brought to their faces by some of my other lil’ guys and gals, so they requested these pieces to share with their patrons. Come see them in Granby and say “hi” to my newest girl…Singer.

Robot Fight

Posted on 07/30/2015 by Terry Rennert

These two are not getting along and this is the third time Pepper had to break them up! Electric Blue and Boom Boy will probably have to do separate shows now.

Inside The Studio

Posted on 07/28/2015 by Terry Rennert

This is the madness my shop turns into when I’m working on a piece! I don’t want to stop and clean I’m afraid I’ll forget what ideas are buzzing in my head!

Robot Profiles: What goes into a name?

Posted on 07/04/2015 by Terry Rennert

Alpha or Άλφα is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also a military radio code (A- Alpha, B – Bravo, C- Charlie etc.) which pays homage to the original owner of many of these parts.

In English, the noun alpha is often used as a synonym for beginning and in zoology, alpha is used to name the dominant individual in a wolf or dog pack or more broadly in the social hierarchy – pack leaders.

A new beginning and a pack leader? We must be talking about Alpha-1 my newest ShopBot. Dancing around on telephone poles, playing video games and go for walks with other robots are just a few of his past times now…and his favorite hobby is going to the salon for a hair do!

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