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PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
Experience the Makers Internship in Gwangju, empowering your imagination!
For those eager to create and express themselves using abundant ideas,
For those aspiring to turn their imagination into tangible achievements,
For those seeking to break free from the mundane and forge their path,
Embark on the Makers Internship journey in Gwangju!
Create your future with the abilities you possess!
The term "maker" breaks free from traditional categories of creators, using readily available technologies to engage in a wide range of crafting activities accessible to the public. In essence, it means anyone can make what they desire, regardless of expertise.
In Gwangju, within a cooperative formed by young individuals, various makers gather to bring their ideas to life based on cooperative efforts. Collaborate with them to create something unique that expresses your identity.
Engage in enjoyable crafting activities and discover new capabilities within yourself!
Here are the benefits of participating in the Makers Internship!
First, you can enjoy doing what you love.
In a liberating environment where no one pressures you, you can create the things you've always wanted to make.
Second, you can experience machines that you might not easily encounter.
You can challenge yourself in fields that interest you, such as 3D printers and various digital devices, woodworking, metalworking, and glass crafts equipment.
Third, you can get to know yourself better.
By engaging in diverse crafting activities, you can discover your talents and what interests you the most, allowing you to focus on yourself.
Let's break away from the same path as everyone else! Now, let's expand our own world by creating what we want.
With just the desire to do something, how about taking a trip to Gwangju?
What makes this project special
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
This project is a Makers Internship in Gwangju where participants can create what they desire.
Participants have access to various machines such as 3D printers, pottery kilns, laser cutters, UV printers, and various woodworking and metalworking tools.
They can use these diverse tools to personally create a wide range of items, from unique toys to furniture.
This project is a Makers Internship in Gwangju where participants can create what they desire.
Participants have access to various machines such as 3D printers, pottery kilns, laser cutters, UV printers, and various woodworking and metalworking tools.
They can use these diverse tools to personally create a wide range of items, from unique toys to furniture.
Main Activity Schedule
| Time | Schedule |
| 09:00 ~ 12:00 |
Makers Workshop - 3D printing, laser cutting, glasswork, textiles, woodworking, metalworking, etc. |
| 12:00 ~ 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| 13:00 ~ 15:00 |
Makers Seminar -Lectures and manual development -Design thinking, team coaching using the MTA method |
| 15:00 ~ 18:00 |
Maker Movement Gathering - An event where makers attempt changes through hacking tools or purposes |
*The above activities are examples to aid understanding. Actual activity times may vary depending on the timing and local conditions.
Other Activities Include
-Hands Making the Region: A project where hidden local artisans collaborate with young makers to create local identities.
-Co-Design Camp: A camp proposing cooperative models to solve everyday problems through alternative solutions.
-Self Awards: Recognition for those who have worked hard and created, such as awards for attempts, lessons learned, and unrecognized achievements.
-Local Community: Operating a community to build an ecosystem for social challenges among local youth.
-Outreach Maker Education: Visiting rural areas like mountainous and island regions to bridge cultural and educational gaps through maker workshops.
-Global Maker-Network: Exchange programs with overseas makers and maker spaces.
And more
SUPPORT
Details of Support
-Various equipment such as 3D printers, pottery kilns, laser cutters, UV printers, and various woodworking and metalworking tools.
-Accommodation included.
INSTITUTION INTRODUCTION
Our organization is a youth cooperative located in Gwangju.
We operate a Makerspace where cooperative members can create items by providing them with necessary equipment such as 3D printers, pottery kilns, laser cutters, and various woodworking and metalworking tools. Additionally, we conduct Maker workshops to facilitate their creative endeavors.
Furthermore, we develop and implement Maker education programs to spread Maker culture within the local community. We also visit underserved areas such as rural and mountainous regions where Maker education is lacking, helping children engage in hands-on activities.
In addition to these activities, we plan and execute Maker events, conduct practical research to address every day and societal issues, and serve as a supportive entity for cooperative startups. We also act as mentors to propagate Maker culture and its values.
A message from a local organization representative
"Our primary motivation for running the cooperative is fun and excitement.
Imagining who you'll meet and anticipating what you'll create brings out the fun.
1.Create companions. When you share whimsical ideas, you'll eventually find hope.
2.Focus on yourself. What I want to do ultimately depends on me.
I wanted to share these two stories with creators.
If you're interested in building a healthy organization while engaging in Maker activities together, please consider joining our cooperative!"
LOCATION INTRODUCTION
ㅣ LOCATION: Gwangju, South Korea
Gwangju Metropolitan City is located in the central-northern part of Jeollanam-do province, and it is the largest city in the Honam region of South Korea.
Ranked as the sixth largest city in South Korea, following Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, and Daejeon, Gwangju is renowned as a cultural and artistic hub. It has produced many artists due to its vibrant art scene.
Gwangju harmonizes taste and style, leading the culture of Jeolla Province. The city hosts various festivals such as the Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju Kimchi Festival, and Gwangju International Film Festival.
Visitors can enjoy cultural and artistic experiences, and the night markets like Daein Market, revitalized as a cultural arts market, offer the charm of nighttime travel.
■ Recommended Travel Destinations
1.Penguin Village
Yangnim-dong's Penguin Village Craft Street has transformed from a village of the 70s and 80s into an exhibition space. Following penguin-shaped signs, you'll find yourself entering narrow alleyways. The name "Penguin Village" originated from elderly residents likening their awkward walking due to knee discomfort to penguins. Village residents began clearing and exhibiting abandoned houses and discarded items on neighborhood walls, previously neglected due to fire. Various workshops such as leather, fiber, and woodworking occupy the craft street, where you can purchase or experience beautiful handicrafts. "Let's be grateful for the time when those days were alive." Visit this art street where past and present coexist.
2.Uchi Park Zoo
Gwangju's Uchi Park Zoo offers a variety of animals such as elephants, giraffes, lions, and tigers, along with interactive programs for visitors to participate in. It's a great place for families to visit, where you can see mammals, birds, reptiles, and more all in one place within the zoo.
3.Mt. Mudeung
Known as the guardian mountain of Gwangju, Mt. Mudeung is so lofty that its height defies measurement, and its unparalleled beauty renders it beyond classification. The terrain is gentle and rounded, featuring three prominent peaks: Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, collectively known as the "Three Grand Peaks." Around these peaks, there are rock formations, temples, and facilities such as national parks and natural recreation forests for people to relax and enjoy. In autumn, Mt. Mudeung boasts magnificent landscapes with autumn foliage and silver grass, while winter offers breathtaking scenes of frost and snow-covered peaks, attracting many visitors.
