Workshops
May 28 2019
Caffeinated Robots: Combining JavaScript and Robots
Explore the world of JavaScript and what it can do. Learn how to combine Node.js, Johnny-five, and Arduino to create a morse code machine!
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Jun 1 2019 to Jun 15 2019
Intro to Projection Mapping with TouchDesigner
Join us for an introduction to the TouchDesigner interface to learn standard techniques of projection mapping to turn objects and spaces into display surfaces for video projection.
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Jun 4 2019 to Jun 11 2019
Building Interactivity: An Introduction to Unity and Biosignals
Learn how to use the game engine Unity to construct an interactive digital experience with real-time biofeedback from the user.
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Jun 22 2019 to Jun 26 2019
Touch, Sound, Pulse: DIY Vibrotactile Systems
Learn about the multisensory and emotive world of vibrotactility with David Bobier of VibraFusionLab and build your own wearable and handheld vibrotactile device.
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Jun 25 2019 to Jul 2 2019
Slime Mold as Capacitive Storytelling
Slime mold is a beautiful living monoculture. Due to its tendency to grow in the pattern of nodes and branches, new media bio-artists have been using it as a medium to represent everything from the functionality of the Internet to diaspora migration patterns of the human race.
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Jun 29 2019
Build Your Own Psychogeographic Noise Synth!
In this hands on workshop, you will learn how to build your own experimental noise synthesizer - the Fort Processor! All the necessary components in kit format will be provided, as well as guidance to build your device from scratch.
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Jul 6 2019 to Jul 20 2019
PUFF! Create Inflatable Forms
Are you interested in experimenting with the inflated form? Join us for a three-session masterclass taught by renowned installation artist Marcia Huyer and learn how to create your own large-scale inflatable sculpture from scratch. The workshop will finish with a collaborative outdoors presentation.
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Jan 16 - 17, 2016
Intro to Electronics for Artists (Series)
Learn the basics of electricity and build simple digital circuits with CMOS chips, transistors and LEDs. You will interface these circuits with motors, sensors and other devices commonly used in new media and electronic artworks.
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Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2015
Large-Scale Light Art
Back by popular demand! Learn how to control robotic lights, theatrical dimmer units and addressable RGB LEDs! Participants will explore different ways of controlling sample lighting units (provided) using Arduino, Processing, and openFrameworks, and will consider ways that a small breadboard circuit can be scaled up to a large artwork. We will have samples of many different types of lighting fixtures to control, and discuss ways that you can create your own lighting fixtures.
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Nov 21, 2015
Circuit Board Design in EagleCAD
Learn how to design and print your own custom circuit boards using EagleCAD software. This workshop series will take you through the workflow for designing and printing circuit boards. You will learn how to create a schematic, design a circuit board, customize parts, and prepare files to send to the PCB manufacturer. With boards being so cheap these days, there's no reason not to have awesome custom circuit boards in your projects!
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Nov 5 - 19, 2015
Intro to Arduino for Artists (Series)
In this series participants will be introduced to creative coding, circuit construction, sensors and actuators. Whether you are interested in robotics, sound, light art, or just plain old tinkering, these workshops are a great palce to develop your artistic ideas.
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Nov 3 - 17, 2015
Raspberry Pi 2 (Series)
Raspberry Pi 2 is a powerful mini-computer used in many interactive works. Using the RPi2, you will learn to write code in Python, scrape data from common web sources, and use sensors and actuators with the board.
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Oct 24 - 25, 2015
Intro to Electronics for Artists (Series)
Learning the basics of electronics is vital for anyone looking to create interactive or new media work. This workshop, geared to artists, is for those new in electronics, or for those who need a refresher. You will learn the basics of electricity starting with Ohm’s Law and work your way up to building simple digital circuits with CMOS chips, transistors and LEDs. You will learn how to interface these circuits with motors, sensors and other devices. Fear not: math will be kept to a minimum in this workshop.
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Oct 23, 2015
Trans-Dimensional Photo Filters
Ever wanted your own psychedelic selfie station? Learn how to make one using an in-browser tool to post-process a webcam stream and see your creations come to life.
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Oct 20 - 27, 2015
3D Scanning/Modelling/Printing (Series)
In this workshop series, participants will follow the workflow of 3D scanning an object, manipulating the model, exporting the files and printing the object on a 3D printer. Participants will work with the NextEngine 3D scanner and Ultimaker 2 printers. What would Warhol make?
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Oct 10, 2015
Mind-controlled Art
Learn how to use Muse, a wearable brain-sensing device developed by InteraXon, to create mind-controlled artworks. Import data into Arduino, Processing or MaxMSP to drive visualizations, make things move, illuminate, and more! You do not need to have a Muse brain-sensing device to participate. We will have them available for use throughout the workshop.