Flip Dots: Crafting Motion on Fabric

Join us for a night of handcrafted motion as we build our own motors from scratch! Together we will explore the possibilities of flip dots, small electromagnetic actuators made out of simple copper coils and magnetic hematite beads. Inspired by the Stitching Worlds project, we will also discuss how our conceptions of electronics and the worlds that made them shift when we reimagine their lineage from craft work. By the end of the workshop, participants will have stitched or crocheted your own flip dot and learned about options for driving its motion. This is a beginner workshop! Participants do not need any prior knowledge to join, though basic knowledge of sewing will be useful.

From the organizer:

Hi! I’m Liza. I’m an transdisciplinary designer, artist, and educator based in NYC. My creative practice combines traditional textiles and conductive fabrics with circuits and code to produce unexpected interactions at a human scale. In recent years, I have been exploring textiles speakers as carrier bags for memory and boundless containers for awe and joy through an ongoing series of interactive sonic quilts.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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