2023 Workshops
Intro to Screenprinting on Paper and Fabric
Taught by Josh Graupera, 2 - 5 pm, September 17th, 2023
Using the screen printing materials at E-Textile Camp, participants will explore screen printing on paper and fabric. Each person will learn to take an image and transform it into a print. We will use Bare Conductive inks to explore ways it can connect to electronics and gadgets.
Intro to Bobbin Lace
Taught by Layla Klinger, 9:30 - 12:30 pm, September 18th, 2023
In this workshop, we'll go through the basics of bobbin lace. We'll cover tools, materials, basic stitches and patterns, and each person will start working on their own bobbin lace sampler. Additionally, we will discuss further "hacking" of bobbin lace: through e-materials, CAD patterning and DIY tool making.
Crafting Textile Sensors
Taught by Liza Stark, 2 - 5 pm, September 18th, 2023
Love textiles? Love building circuits? Interested in exploring new materials, concepts of softness, and/or learning how to craft your own bespoke sensors? This workshop is for you if you answered yes to one or more! In this workshop, we will cover a basic introduction to conductive and resistive textiles, examine different techniques for textile sensor construction, then build a pressure sensor in any shape or form you wish. Along the way, we can have side and group conversations about the worlds we build and relearn by combining disciplines traditionally lodged in different cultural and social spaces. What opportunities and inquiries exist at their intersection?
This workshop assumes the following:
- You can sew a basic running or backstitch. If you do not know how, please spend 10-15 minutes on YouTube beforehand as this will not be covered.
- No prior physical computing knowledge. Indeed, it is best to come with an open mind as these materials can be quite wicked and you must be willing to start a dialogue with them instead of seeking control over them.
Past Workshops, demos, and presentations held at ETC
At ETC participants share techniques, explore materials, and discuss topics that relate to electronic textiles. It is our goal to document and share resources from these skill-shares with camp participants and any one who wants to learn more. Below you will find workshop descriptions, photo galleries, and lots of great resources.
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