Main Research Findings

• Making is a Choice
• Making "says" something
• making is not a solitary act--requires feedback and support; commonly is created as a gift
• People make excuses about making (or not making)
• Making is an emotional topic: it is not just about creating something with your hands
• Getting started is hard
• making requires space: mental and physical
• making requires time: making time to make
• making affects confidence
• there are many misconceptions on making, creativity and value