1. Mad Hackers Tea Party in Einstein’s Garden

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    Stand out in the dancing crowd!

    We’re excited to be heading to sunny (?) Wales for the Green Man Festival 15 – 18th August. Come and find us in Einstein’s Garden at the Mad hackers Tea Party! 

    We’ll be embedding interactive lighting into soft-circuits, so if you’re in town, why not bring a sparkle to your step with the ultimate in festival chic!

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    By using conductive thread, lights, and conductive materials, you will learn how to embed a ‘soft circuit’ into fabric, which can then be attached to your favourite t-shirt, bag or even your favourite festival fashion wellington boot!

    WHERE & WHEN:

    This workshop is free & open to all
    Einstein’s Garden – Workshop Dome
    16th, 17th, 18th @ 2.45pm  till 5.45pm

     

     

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  2. Merkins & Gherkins

    Yes, you read right! MzTEK will be making interactive merkins as part of the Guerilla Science tent themed Sex, Drugs & Rock’n’Roll, at this years Secret Garden Party !

    Why not come along and embellishing your merkin, whilst you munch on a gherkin (provided).

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    We’ll be making merkins that light up when you shimmy, by embedding lights into fabrics using conductive thread and conductive trinkets.


    Merkin & video by Mika Satomi

    When & Where

    Saturday 27th July, 11am -2pm ish
    Guerilla Science tent at Secret Garden Party

    The workshop is £10, open to all. Sign up on the day.

  3. Soft-Circuit Workshop: interactive cushion covers

    Back by popular demand: our soft-circuit workshop at the V&A.

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    Bring a sparkle to your sofa and learn to make your cushions light up when you squeeze or rattle them.

    By using conductive thread, LEDs, and E-textiles, you will learn how to build a ‘soft circuit’ into a cushion, and make your interiors interactive. The workshop will lead you through embedding electronics into a cushion provided, but feel free to bring your own textiles or garments to embed the circuit into if you wish.

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    WHEN

    Sat 27 July 2013
    10:30 – 5pm

    WHERE

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    The V&A Digital Studio, Sackler Centre
    Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL

    BOOK NOW via the V&A website