Angela is a creative technology educator available in Boulder (and beyond). Here you will find her upcoming workshops and special events.
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Learn how to make your own light up holiday cards by using copper tape, a battery and LEDs with LEDS! You will learn how to build a electronic circuit directly on paper. After you craft a simple circuit you’ll have a chance to customize the design to take home.
Register at the Boulder Public Library website - https://calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/5907895
Who says kids get to have all the fun? Join us for an Adult Play Date. Learn a new skill and have some fun! This month you will learn to create a simple circuit to light up a felt badge, barrette, or bow tie. Adult Play Dates are BYOB.
Make a customized glowing patch using Electroluminescent (EL) panels! Design your own fabric stencils with Silhouette cutting machines to cover up parts of square light-up panels to create customized designs. You'll learn how to design a fabric stencil mask and use the cutting machines, soldering, and how to best plan for electronics to be integrated into a fabric project. The patches can then be attached to clothing, backpacks, and more. No soldering or electronics experience required. Each participant will have a chance to create their own 4"x4" light-up patch. Feel free to bring along an item you would like to attach it to.
Available to SXSW Platinum and Interactive Badge holders.
As technology becomes more pervasive in our style choices, how can we think beyond simple customization or apps to truly own outward identity? In this workshop we will examine how artists and innovators are thinking beyond consumer wearables to larger identity issues that can be addressed by our choice of apparel and accessories. We will explore the ways the design community is expanding, hacking, and creating through open source technology. When the fashion and technology industries begin to collaborate, what opportunities do these open platforms create for the future of self expression? Participants will explore some of these ideas through customizing a wearable electronic project to augment their interactions with the world.
Presenters: Angela Sheehan and Mary West
Event details and RSVP at SXSW website.
Create and customize a plush creature with light-up eyes using sewable electronics. Using a pre-programmed LilyPad LilyTiny board you will be able to choose from four light patterns: heartbeat, blink, twinkle, and fade to craft a unique electronic creature. The workshop will cover using conductive thread to connect electronics together directly on felt. Materials donated by SparkFun.
Registration required, for ages 10-adult and ages 8 & 9 with adult helper. Previous hand sewing experience recommended. Register on Boulder Public Library’s event page.
Learn to craft a circuit using conductive thread as the wiring in a wearable circuit using LilyPad sewable electronics modules. You will build a light-up felt pin to wear and learn about simple circuits using an LED and battery. Materials donated by SparkFun.
Registration required, for ages 10-adult and ages 8 & 9 with adult helper. No experience required. Register on Boulder Public Library’s event page.
Learn to craft a circuit using conductive thread as the wiring in a wearable circuit using LilyPad sewable electronics modules. You will build a light-up felt pin to wear and learn about simple circuits using an LED and battery. Materials donated by SparkFun.
Registration required, for ages 10-adult and ages 8 & 9 with adult helper. No experience required. Register on Boulder Public Library’s event page.
What opportunities can DIY wearable tech create for the future of self expression? We’ll share prototypes of our modular system that can be reconfigured for a variety of interactions and style choices. Participants will creatively explore personalization through both code and hardware assembly to construct a unique piece of wearable tech to bring home. Participants will actively explore these ideas through customizing a wearable electronic project to augment their interactions with the world.
Available to registered Hackaday Superconference attendees. Registration info here.
Session #1: 2:30-3:30pm
Session #2: 5:30-6:30pm
Learn how to incorporate electronics directly into your costumes or fabric props using conductive thread & LilyPad sewable hardware. In this session, you will get an overview of ways to plan how to add lights, sound, & other interactive elements to your existing costumes plus tips & techniques.
A hands-on exploration of three levels of engagement with sewable electronics presented as a preconference workshop at ISTE 2018.
Registration information on the ISTE 2018 website.
Available to SXSW Platinum and Interactive Badge holders.
Join a discussion around sewable, soft, and wearable electronics for the hobby and handmade level.
Presenters: Angela Sheehan and Melissa Felderman of SparkFun Electronics
Event details at SXSW website.
Learn how to incorporate electronics directly into your costumes or fabric props using conductive thread and LilyPad sewable hardware. Get an overview on how to add lights, sound, and other interactive elements to your existing costumes, including hands-on experience crafting a light-up badge to take home using sewable electronics (first come, first serve, limited quantity available).
Available to registered WhimsyCon guests.
Learn how to make your own light up Valentine cards by using copper tape, a battery and LEDs! We’ll start by learning some simple paper circuitry and a basic understanding of how circuits work. No soldering is required.
Join us at Sparkfun and create an awesome popup valentine that lights up! You'll learn how to set up the electronics (copper wiring, conductive paint, batteries, switches and LEDs), work with lots of paper and craft materials and laser cut pop-ups (or make your own).
Learn how to make your own light up holiday cards by using copper tape, a battery and LEDs! We’ll start by learning some simple paper circuitry and a basic understanding of how circuits work. No soldering is required.
This last session of SparkFun's Costume Hacking series is designed to be a work session - bring in your project and get a crafty head start on your Halloween costume with tips and tricks from the Sparkfun team.
Join us for part 2 of SparkFun's Costume Hacking series created to help you get started with e-textiles for your costumes. Learn how to work with conductive thread and the LilyPad Arduino to add light and sound effects to your clothing.
Learn how to work with conductive thread and the LilyTwinkle to create a light-up Trick or Treat bag.
Create your own wearable circuit with SparkFun during Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Science Lounge.
Ages 21+
Learn how to make your own light up Valentine cards by using copper tape, a battery and LEDs! We’ll start by learning some simple paper circuitry and a basic understanding of how circuits work.
Learn to sew with LED's and conductive thread in this introduction to soft circuits. We'll be covering the basics of a simple circuit using sewable electronic components, a battery, and switch to make a light up embroidery piece.
Learn to sew with LED's and conductive thread in this introduction to soft circuits. We'll be covering the basics of a simple circuit using sewable electronic components, a battery, and switch to make a light up embroidery piece.
Learn to sew with LED's and conductive thread in this introduction to soft circuits. We'll be covering the basics of a simple circuit using sewable electronic components, a battery, and switch to make a light up embroidery piece.
Learn how to build a simple soft circuits! Explore different techniques for getting started in crafting using electronic components combined with sewing, fabrics, and more!
Available for 10-12 Youth Teacher Applicants in the Learn 2 Teach, Teach 2 Learn program
Learn to sew with LED's and conductive thread in this introduction to soft circuits. We'll be covering the basics of a simple circuit using sewable electronic components, a battery, and switch to make a light up embroidery piece.
Learn how to make a light up embroidery piece - no wires required! Join Angela for an introduction to soft circuits ie combining electronics/hardware with soft and flexible materials and crafting techniques.
Learn to sew with LED's and conductive thread in this introduction to soft circuits. We'll be covering the basics of a simple circuit using sewable electronic components, a battery, and switch to make a light up embroidery piece.
Let's make some Valentine Crafts! Join Angela at Seacoast Makers to learn some electronic embroidery techniques.
This class will introduce you the world of soft circuits and eTextiles - a field that combines traditional electronic components with sewing, fabrics, and crafts.
