Covington event to give the public a look into “maker” culture May 21

The Center for Great Neighborhoods is hosting a “meet the makers” event in Covington’s Orchard Park from 1 to 4 p.m. May 21. The event will also serve as a launch party for Westside Makers, who are also releasing an independently published book, Westside Makers.
 
Over the past four months, Calcagno Cullen has interviewed and photographed about 30 local makers for his book, which includes neighborhood recipes, designs and instructions from Westside Makers as well as photos and portraits of those entrepreneurs.
 
The event calls for all residents who consider themselves makers to move their practices outdoors in order to interact with visitors and each other. Orchard Park will serve as home base for the event, but there will also be a map of the neighborhood so the public can tour the Westside and meet makers in their homes and studios as well.
 
Participants include DC Sonix, Gutierrez Deli, Lil’s Bagels, Pique, Skool Aid, Wunderbar, Yogi and the Farmer and more. Keep tabs on the event’s Facebook page for more information.

The Center for Great Neighborhoods has been hosting a six-month small business training program for local makers, including some of those participating on May 21.