About the workshop: 

The Lilypad Arduino is a programmable microcontroller specially designed for use in wearable tech and e-textiles projects.
 

In this workshop, we will introduce you to the Lilypad and its suite of sensors and accessories, teach you how to interface the Lilypad with soft circuits, and guide you through the basics of writing Arduino code to add fun interactive behaviors to your wearables projects. Hands-on exercises and a variety of example projects will be used to explore the exciting possibilities of this technology.

This workshop is suitable for people with no previous knowledge of the Arduino microcontroller, and is a good introduction to the world of Arduino in general.

About the material fee:  

We have made the option to include the cost of purchasing a Lilypad microcontroller and FTDI adapter in the fee. Because the Lilypad is designed to be sewn into wearables applications, we recommend that every participant in the workshop own their own Lilypad to work on and take home at the end of the workshop. The FTDI adapter allows your Lilypad arduino to communicate with your computer via a USB key. If you already have a Lilypad, then you can check the option to pay only the course fee, and bring your own hardware.

About the instructor:

ERIN LEWIS is an emerging artist who is currently studying Integrated Media at OCAD University, with a minor in Wearable Technology. She works predominately with electronics and video in an installation setting. Erin has released video work with the National Film Board of Canada, exhibited work in Nuit Blanche, and conducted live video performances across Toronto and Europe. She enjoys grapes, kittens, and real-time data feeds.