Maker Faire Rhode Island workshops open for registration

We're very happy to announce that we've lined up some fun workshops this coming week leading up to the main event on Saturday, September 19. These workshops are free and open to the public; some of the workshops will have materials fees if you want to make something and take it home. Here are some of the workshops (all events are at Slater Mil...

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