Noisy Textiles: Crafting Fabric Speakers

We often think of fabrics as felt and seen--not heard. But in this workshop, we are going to make some noisy textiles! You will learn how to craft a speaker out of fabric, conductive thread or fabric, a magnet, and an amp. We will discuss how materiality impacts sound, consider different options for audio signal generation, and explore the affordances of these soft interfaces.

This is a beginner workshop. You don't need any prior knowledge to join, though knowledge of simple hand sewing stitches will be useful. We'll provide you with your very own mono amp tester, magnets, fabric, an embroidery hoop, and a conductive thread starter kit as part of the workshop fee.

The instructor:

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.

2 financial need based scholarship tickets are available:

Email [email protected] to request a materials fee only ticket for $25.

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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