Hacking Histories: Sonified Textiles Workshop

Event

This workshop invites you to explore the relationship between textiles, electronics and sound. Through embroidery with conductive materials, you will bring softness into your relationship with technology, reflecting on how digital devices have shaped your life.

What you will be doing

The workshop begins with a guided blind drawing exercise, sketching a piece of technology from your past without looking at the page. From there, you will embroider your memories onto fabric using beginner friendly techniques, integrating conductive thread and copper tape to create a soft circuit.

Your finished textile will be connected to Sandy's custom designed Touching Wires and a bela board, allowing your circuit to generate sound through touch. You will leave with a unique interactive artwork and new skills at the intersection of craft and technology.

What you will need to bring

All materials will be provided.

This workshop is best suited for

Anyone curious about the meeting point of craft and technology. No prior experience in embroidery or electronics is required.

Dates & Times
  • Wed 11 Nov 5:30pm–7:30pm
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

Where

Craft + Design Canberra,

180 London Circuit,
Canberra ACT 2601

How do you want to get there?

When

11 Nov

5:30pm–7:30pm

Where

Craft + Design Canberra

180 London Circuit,
Canberra ACT 2601

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Price

$65 - $80

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