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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Apr 9, 2016
Make an Atari Punk Console!
Make your own DIY sound synthesizer! Learn about the 555 chip, practice your soldering and circuit building skills, and make some old school sounds with the Atari Punk Console!
The APC is a simple noisemaker circuit that is famous for its simplicity, elegance, and endless permutations. We’ll provide you with all the components and tools necessary to build this legendary gizmo, and we’ll guide you through the build and help you understand how electronic circuits work.
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Mar 26, 2016
Drone Flight Techniques for Artists
Explore flight pattern methods for gathering visuals using a drone. Artist Laura Millard will help you identify ways to get the types of shots you need for your projects.
In this workshop, participants will review the aesthetics of flight-based drone art, learn basic drone flight safety, and learn a number of drone flight techniques in both indoor and outdoor settings. Advanced techniques will be demonstrated by the instructors. The workshop includes both discussion and hands-on drone flight in small groups.
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Mar 3 - 17, 2016
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 place to develop your artistic ideas.
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Feb 25, 2016
Interactive Installations in Max 7 (Series): Detecting Movement With Real-Time Video
One of the most essential techniques when creating an interactive work is determining when a user is present to engage with the piece. In this workshop, you will learn how to use a webcam to detect a participant in an interactive installation, using the webcam feed as input to initiate interactive events.
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Feb 20, 2016
Intro to 3D Printing!
In this workshop, participants will learn the workflow of 3D printing an object from digital files. Steps include manipulating the model, exporting files, and printing the object on IA's Ultimaker 2 printers. You will learn to prepare files for 3D printing using Autodesk123Design.
The workshop will focus on printing two kinds of objects. These include:
- an object from a 3D scan, and,
- an object designed entirely in 3D modelling software (Autodesk 123Design or Rhino).
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Feb 20, 2016
Intro to 3D Scanning!
In this workshop, participants will follow the workflow of 3D scanning an object, manipulating the model, and exporting files. Participants will work with the NextEngine 3D scanner and Autodesk 123Design.
The workshop will focus on creating files for 3D printing. You are welcome to register for Intro to 3D Printing! and learn to print your files in the afternoon.
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Feb 11, 2016
Interactive Installations in Max 7 (Series): Fundamentals for Audio Projects
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of digital audio and how to use live audio to make sound reactive work using Max 7! To do this, we will be using microphones to affect video in real-time. Additionally, you will learn how to create a simple audio player which you can control programmatically.
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Feb 4, 2016
Interactive Installations in Max 7 (series): Intro to Max 7
Max 7 is a visual programming environment. In this workshop you will learn the ins and outs of the Max 7 environment as well as some universal concepts at the core of most programming languages (and electronics). To do this, we will cover the basics of manipulating both pre-recorded and live video feeds in real-time!
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Jan 23, 2016
Make an Atari Punk Console!
The APC is a simple noisemaker circuit that is famous for its simplicity, elegance, and endless permutations. We’ll provide you with all the components and tools necessary to build this legendary gizmo, and we’ll guide you through the build and help you understand how electronic circuits work.