Electronics & Light-up Cards with Jess
Event description
Electronics might sound daunting, but not if you're using electronics to make a fun light-up greeting card! Reconnect with your science brain learn to make a greetings card that's extra special and memorable with a light-up effect.
This beginner class will introduce you to circuits and switches, which you can utilise to create your own unique light-up designs.
You will be led step-by-step through all the processes, and depending how confident you feel you can create simple light designs or ones that require a bit more intricacy - set your own goals!
What will we cover?
Starting with a brief explanation of how circuits work using an energy stick, in this fun, hands on workshop you will learn how to make a fun light-up design using Chibitronics. This beginner class will cover:
How electricity flows through a circuit
How to create a circuit with a switch
How to integrate your circuit with a design
Making a basic card to understand the process
Troubleshooting
Making a fully designed and decorated card
Finishing touches
How to apply these techniques to other designs!
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Venue
All Gender Bathrooms
Free Tix for First Nations
Who will be teaching?
Jess Wilson (Dubblu) is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator and muralist based in Footscray. Her work focuses on immersive experiences, employing a variety of techniques from audio, animation and sensory.
If she can convince her audience to climb into a pipe or crawl on the ground she considers it to be a success. She is the Creative Designer for Science Play Kids, as well as a workshop facilitator to make science and art accessible for all.
Important info:
Image: teacher and student works.
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com
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