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Rediscover the Joy of Making
Nova Labs is a nonprofit community innovation lab in Fairfax, Virginia We provide the space and tools to grow a community where enthusiastic collaborators of any skill level can converge to make things.
From teaching kids how to build circuits to building drones to help stop rhino poaching in South Africa, we use technology to make the world a better place. Our interests include: 3D Printing, Drones, Internet of Things, Hardware Innovation, Robotics, Woodworking and Machining and Crafts such as Knitting and Crocheting, Sewing, Silkscreening, and much, much more!
Operating as usual
09/30/2022
Head to Reston Museum’s Bricks on the Lake Saturday for rainy day LEGO fun and you might win a trophy designed and built by our Nova Labs Robotics teams!
See who will win tomorrow's competition and win these amazing trophies built by NovaLabs! View the full program at https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake Nova Labs
09/29/2022
Fun is in the forecast at Saturday’s Reston Museum’s Bricks by the Lake!
Looking for a rainy day activity? Join us for Bricks by the Lake this Saturday! https://www.restonmuseum.org/bricks-by-the-lake
09/24/2022
These gloves can turn sign language into sound
Exciting development in assistive technology.
09/17/2022
Save the date for Halloween fun!
https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-4959016
09/10/2022
Come join the STEAM fun at Franklin Middle School - now through 3pm today! https://www.steamtasticfair.org/
09/05/2022
And we are live!
09/05/2022
LoCo Kids Fest | Leesburg, VA 20175
See you at LoCo Kid’s Fest!
Join us for the inaugural LoCo Kids Fest! The event will feature live music from child/teen artists, food trucks, face painters, touch-a-truck area, and more!
09/02/2022
Instructors Robin Renner and Bill St. Amant made these homeowners very happy (look at those smiles!) when they were empowered to finally stop that leaky shower. 🔧🚿
This "Plumbing for Your Home" class is part of a series of home improvement classes new at Nova Labs.
Keep an eye on our calendar. "Wall Framing 101" is next.
09/02/2022
Congratulations to these Student Shark Tank Winners!
08/30/2022
SpeaktoLead Ylp Presents STEAM-tastic Career Fair for Kids (Age group: 3rd-8th graders). STEAM-based career learnings through Career talks and hands-on activities.
**STEAM Career Talks by Industry Professionals**
**STEAM Hands-on Activities by Thomas Jefferson Clubs, Nova Labs and Other local STEAM organizations (Project Caelus) **
**Food, prizes, raffles, and loads of fun**
**Proceeds go to the Shelter House, St.Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Local Charities**
More Event Details- https://www.steamtasticfair.org/home
Donations- https://www.steamtasticfair.org/donate
Our sponsors are Young Scholars Circle & Indian Classical Music School of Columbia. Co presented by SiliconAndhra ManaBadi
08/29/2022
We’re excited for NASA Artemis’ launch!
08/26/2022
Laser-Zapped Cold Brews Deliver Coffees At A Wee Fraction Of The Time
Faster cold brews using lasers? Sign us up!
I’m glad science is tackling the big issues. If you didn’t know that smooth cold brew you enjoy actually requires a time intensive process. Generally steeping takes around 24 hours. But…
08/21/2022
Beehive Monitor using an Arduino 33 BLE Sense
Happy World Honey Bee Day!
Small portative system which allows the beekeeper to monitor his bees and can alert him of a potential danger for his bees. By Pierre-Louis, Thomas, Thanh-Liem, Shuchong Li, and Jiang Siming.
08/18/2022
Color-Changing Prom Dress With Magic Wand
What a dress!
kellechu and their husband made this beautiful prom dress that changes colors with the help of a magic wand and published a thorough write up on Instructables! Sounds like a pretty epic Cinderella/…
08/13/2022
Can’t wait to do it again! Tag us and share your photos
Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Reston Museum
08/13/2022
So much fun 🤩 and amazing card board boats
Bonus points if you can spell this fine watercraft’s name 🤪
08/13/2022
Time to preregister for next year’s Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Preregister for the 2023 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta! Next year's race will be August 12. https://www.restonmuseum.org/cardboard-preregister Photo by Charlotte Geary
08/12/2022
Don’t miss the fun!
The Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta is THIS Saturday! Races start at noon. Come earlier to get a spot fo the race and see the boats before they hit the water! restonmuseum.org/cardboard
08/12/2022
If you’ve got questions about the Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta taking place tomorrow, Reston Museum’s got answers.
In between race heats, come see us at the Boat Repair Station!
Have questions about the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta August 13? We have the answers! FAQ can also be found on restonmuseum.org/cardboard
08/11/2022
2019 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
3 years ago today was the 2019 edition of the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, in Reston, Virginia.
Fortunately for you, you don't need to wait through a pandemic to see some sweet boat action, as the 2022 race is 3 DAYS AWAY, on Saturday, August 13, 2022!
Thanks to the Reston Museum for putting on a great show - we'll see you in a few days!
08/10/2022
2018 Reston Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne.
Throwback to the 2018 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta in Reston, VA (as a little teaser for the 2022 edition happening THIS SATURDAY, August 13!)
08/07/2022
Successful float test - Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta here we come!
Come join the fun Saturday, August 13th!
08/07/2022
Here’s a great map to next weekend’s Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta. We hope to see you there!
Map for the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta August 13. Find parking at Lake Anne Plaza Parking, Lake Anne Elementary School, United Christian Parish, and along North Shore Drive! Races start at 2 pm. Come early see the boats, grab lunch, and pick a great spot to watch the race!
08/06/2022
KARDBORD DRAKEN is almost ready! Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta is next Saturday, August 13th - come see the fun!
08/05/2022
UMaine 3D prints two new large boats for U.S. Marines, breaking previous world record
It takes an impressive 3D printer to build a boat.
The University of Maine (UMaine) has 3D printed two new large-scale boats at its Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono, one of which is reportedly the largest vessel ever to be additively
07/30/2022
KARDBORD DRAGEN is coming together nicely! Come see us race August 13th at Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta!
07/24/2022
Learning is at the heart of making!
07/23/2022
About | teecon
Hey NoVa! Check out Nova Labs Cosplay booth at this year’s TeeCon’s anniversary trade show and marketplace!
Make and take demos by our amazing members 🪡🧵⛑
07/10/2022
Robin Renner, builder extraordinaire and instructor of Wall Framing 101 declares the first iteration of this class a success.
More classes at https://www.nova-labs.org/calendar
06/25/2022
Photos from Nova Labs MakerSchool's post
06/19/2022
Check out these photos of our awesome new space!
06/19/2022
Thank you to everyone for joining us for our Juneteenth Family Picnic and seeing the new space!
06/19/2022
Check out the new space!
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So much fun 🤩 and amazing card board boats Bonus points if you can spell this fine watercraft’s name 🤪
2019 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
3 years ago today was the 2019 edition of the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, in Reston, Virginia. Fortunately for you, you don't need to wait through a pandemic to see some sweet boat action, as the 2022 race is 3 DAYS AWAY, on Saturday, August 13, 2022! Thanks to the Reston Museum for putting on a great show - we'll see you in a few days!
Successful float test - Reston Museum's Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta here we come! Come join the fun Saturday, August 13th!
Nova Labs Robotics Team
Woohoo 🎉
Nova Labs Robotics Team!
Thank you to everyone for joining us for our Juneteenth Family Picnic and seeing the new space! #NovaLabs #Juneteenth #Makerspace
Planning is already underway for the 2023 Nova Labs Kinetic Sculpture Team entry into the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race - Check out what's going on so far and learn about joining our meetings: https://www.nova-labs.org/post/time-maker-marches-on-toward-2023-kinetic-sculpture-race
Some #timelapse footage of the big #makerspace move of Nova Labs from #Reston to the @cityoffairfaxva Thank you to our numerous #volunteers at both locations helping our @jkmoving pros know what to load, when, and where to put it on the other end. Just another week and we will be out of our old location. Thanks to Bob C. for the video.
Demoing walls at Nova Labs 3.0!
If you didn’t recreate the axe scene from “The Shining”, did you really do any demolition? Thanks, Nikolai!
Part of our VolunTOUR weekend is demoing walls for our new Orange Bay (where most of our general making and hanging out takes place). Only knock down the walls with orange paint though!!
Why I Make at Nova Labs, with Karen J.
Karen J. has been a member at Nova Labs for close to 3 years - and while she thought she would eventually move back to her original home of Hawaii, the community at Nova Labs has caused her to reconsider (and we're happy she did, as she's leading the charge to pack boxes and get them moved to our new location in the City of Fairfax!) Only a few days left in 2021, and our Capital Campaign - please visit https://www.nova-labs.org/capitalcampaign to make a donation today, and stay up to date on news for our move in January.
I wanted to share the cool maker-made items I received from the Nova Labs auction! Please consider donating to our campaign to help us move and build out our new location! Every contribution seriously MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Thank you!! https://www.facebook.com/donate/1472687593131567/?fundraiser_source=external_url
The new year is fast approaching, and we have only a few more weeks in the Nova Labs Capital Campaign to support our new 3.0 location in the City of Fairfax. Join CNC steward Aaron G. as he discusses why he likes woodworking and the culture of people who can offer you advice on your maker journey. We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and Nova Labs has people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and pointing you in the right direction. Donate here, or from directly within Facebook: https://www.nova-labs.org/capitalcampaign
Member Dave W. came to Nova Labs to restore his 1939 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon, but he stayed to help be a steward in our woodshop, assisting with our weekly Woodshop Wednesday build night for new woodworkers, along with helping groups that come in to use our shops such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. More than just a fully equipped #makerspace with bustling #woodshop, #metalshop, #fabric and #textiles areas, #3dprinters, and #lasercutting, Nova Labs is a supportive community where people are willing to share their expertise and offer advice. In early 2022 we are moving from Reston, VA to the @cityoffairfaxva , and we need your help for our #capitalcampaign - please consider a donation on #givingtuesday to support us and our mission.
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Proud of our students today for the Young Women in Skilled Trades two-day workshop!
Young Women in Skilled Trades Workshop
💥 Lots of sparks? We love it! 👩🏻🏭
Amanda is a Nova Labs member, and while she might have come because of the laser cutter, she stays because of the community. Here's the second in our #whyimake series, supporting the Nova Labs 3.0 Capital Campaign - https://www.nova-labs.org/capitalcampaign #makers #textiles #lasercutting #fabric #makerspace #novalabs3 #capitalcampaign
Why do you make? Watch our Plastics and Composites steward, Steve, as he describes #whyimake at Nova Labs. From cosplay items, to resin and wood cutting boards, to the support he gets from other #makers at Nova Labs. Please check our our capital campaign at https://www.nova-labs.org/capitalcampaign and learn how you can help us in our move to Nova Labs 3.0 in early 2022. Charity auction and donations are running now.
Charity Auction Alert! There are some fantastic pieces that will make a perfect Holiday Gift for someone special...and it's okay to gift yourself , you deserve it🙂 Just a sample of what is available— https://m.charityauctionstoday.com/m/auctions/27563
Did we forget to mention you can “race” against our robot? Nova Labs Robotics Newton Squared - A Nova Labs FRC Team
Nova Labs is moving to Fairfax City in early 2022! Find us Saturday, October 9th, at the #fairfaxfallfestival! We've got a booth right outside the Old Town Hall! 📷 Paul C.
Meet me at the carnival and let’s have a snow cone
🌎 🇺🇸 NOMCON Starts tomorrow, June 23-26! You can still get your ticket and join me there! This year’s focus is on RESILIENCE. We’ll be exploring how Makers are creating a resilient movement for positive global change nomcon.org Nation of Makers & Nation of Makers - Virginia Special session with Nation of Makers - Virginia at 2 PM EST featuring Jeanne Marshall of Nova Labs, Elise Spontarelli of Vector Space, and Ryan Hall of Valley Makers Association! Join us for a great time! https://www.facebook.com/events/192205942830666/ #nationofmakers #nomcon #resilient #resiliency #sustainablity #sustainablityforall #makers #makeadifference #vectorspace #valleymakersassociation #makersgonnamake #innovation #makersofinstagram #vamakers #makersmovement #makerspace #makerslife #makerstrong #makerssupportingmakers #makersunite #diy #dit #doityourself #doittogether #community #collaboration #makerfaire #makerfairenova
Congratulations on Juneteenth becoming an official federal holiday today! Let’s honor this momentous occasion and important day with Nova Labs’ 2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration! This will be a fun, family friendly BBQ picnic this Saturday, 6/19 at 4:30 PM! Please join us and bring your friends. We'd love for you to register so we can prep for food planning purposes: https://portal.nova-labs.org/event-4342050 #Juneteenth #FreedomDayCelebration #MakersGonnaMake #NationOfMakers #NovaLabs #makerspace #FreedomDay
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This is the first full-size Amazon Fresh on the east coast to feature its "Just Walk Out" technology, allowing you to simply scan and skip the register (literally). 🍋🍓🥦🥗
Not only will Amazon Fresh deliver healthy, high-quality food to our community but they've also taken an interest in our local non-profits by donating to the The Lamb Center and Nova Labs
Learn more about the Amazon Fresh experience at http://ow.ly/Jh8L50IEgPN
Thank you to our excellent speakers: Ilana Preuss of Recast City, Jon Stover & Associates, Alisha Meador of City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government, Hacksburg, Nick Swayne of JMU X-Labs, and Dorothy Jones-Davis of Nation of Makers, and our event organizers Elise Spontarelli, Jeanne Marshall of Nova Labs, Asma Chaudhary - Fine Artist & Sculptor, and Ryan Hall of Valley Makers Association for making this event possible! 👏🏽
Zoom recording link coming soon if you missed it!
Awarded by judges who know a good working machine when they see it. This prize takes into consideration the genius involved in conquering the course obstacles through Sculpture design, as well as any ingenious facet of the design that functions in a truly unique or Glorious Manner.
Nominees were:
4. APES Visionary Art Museum
19. Royal Catamaran
28. Wrecking Bear winner for its player piano-like tune generated by moving gears)
39. Little Wheels Keep on Turning for the moving red ferris wheel
People’s Choice Award AND Worst Honorable Mention: Sheldon’s Big Adventure by Mike Shelley. The sculpture made of real cat hair, with a litter box as base, spilled kitty litter and wrecked havoc all over the race. It also captivated the hearts of viewers at home.
Golden Flipper Award for its memorable face plant in the water obstacle: S.S. Thiqq Monkey by St. Paul’s School for Boys
Art Award: Howley Davidson’s Dream by team SodaQuackers.com
Engineering Award: Wrecking Bear by Nova Labs
Born to be Wild Award for the sculpture that best embodied the race theme: BuhBuh Fish by Laura Knapp and daughter Isolene Bautro, aged 1.5 years old
In case you missed it, it’s available on our page American Visionary Art Museum and will be posted later this week on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDwfOdQ5Y0
Thanks to all who competed and tuned in! We look forward to seeing you in person for human-sized Kinetic next year!
https://www.reddit.com/r/solarpunk/comments/iqwdpf/live_ama_with_solar_prize_finalist_adam_winsor_a/
See the full interview here: https://youtu.be/UeIOWu-kCc0
Follow us for updates on who wins the top prize on Aug 28 + how to enter Round 4 of the Solar Prize now!
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