Spring 2005-present. A collaborative project with
Nwanua
Elumeze and
Sue
Hendrix. We are designing a construction kit and acompanying activities
that will allow kids to learn about circuits through sewing.
Each kit contains a patch of fabric, a fabric switch, LEDs, a needle,
conductive thread, and a battery. Participants in our workshops design
images that incorporate the lights and switch, draw their designs with
fabric markers and then sew the LEDs and switch to their patches, creating
a simple circuit. The crafting activity can include working with
materials like beads, felt and ribbons, and the kit can also be used to decorate
personal artifacts like clothes, caps and bags.
We have held several workshops in Colorado and in Europe. We are currently
working with schools in the Boulder area to organize events for local
kids and young adults. Check out my
news
page for more information about our workshops.
Click here for instructions
on how to make your own electronic sewing kit.
Also, Nwanua Elumeze
and I are selling the kits. Click here to get one of your own!
