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E-Textiles: Intro to Soft Circuit and Interactive Textiles

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About the course

*NEW* During this 3-day workshop, participants will be introduced to basic electronics and explore some of the possibilities that new technologies offer to textile artists and craftspeople. Participants will also learn the basics of programming in order to create their first interactive soft sculpture or wearable. The adaptation of various textile techniques—such as embroidery, knitting, weaving, and sewing—for use with new technologies will be presented and discussed. No prerequisite.