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Old School Meets New School, Electronics and Fiber: Teen Camp at BARN

You will learn both learn basic electronics skills of soldering, 3D Printing, sewing skills during the "Youth in Stitches" workshop and as your explore the ETA studio. Old S

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Old School Meets New School, Electronics and Fiber: Teen Camp at BARN

Old School Meets New School, Electronics and Fiber: Teen Camp at BARN

You will learn both learn basic electronics skills of soldering, 3D Printing, sewing skills during the "Youth in Stitches" workshop and as your explore the ETA studio. Old S

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You will learn both learn basic electronics skills of soldering, 3D Printing,  sewing skills during the "Youth in Stitches" workshop and as your explore the ETA studio. Old School meets New School when you create a wearable electronic garment, 

 This is a full week immersion experience at BARN, where you will become familiar with Electronic and Fiber Arts skills.

Material Fee: $50.00 

Kitchen Arts will teach you to make your own lunches and each the the group will make and eat lunches.. 

Here are the workshops for the week:

Youth in Stitches;   Instructor: Jeni Adams

Have fun and learn to sew at the same time.  This class is guaranteed to keep you in stitches. Students will learn how to:

-      use a sewing machine

·      become a straight stitch wizard

·      practice ziz-zag sewing stitches

·      learn about sergers and how to use them.

During this class you will learn these skills while making a book bag and pillowcase with fabrics that express your personality. 

Intro to Soldering Instructor:  David Mitchell Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. In a world of increasing technological stuff, this one simple skill will enable you to build, alter and fix things. This session will cover the basics of soldering and safety using a kit.
Wearables Instructor:  Kelly Franznick You will learn the basics of designing and building wearable electronic circuits embedded in clothing through a simple e-textile project. The class will use an Arduino-based microprocessor designed specifically for garments and you will modify a garment of their choice with the addition of LEDs. More advanced topics such as adding sensors, LED matrices, and EL wire will also be introduced. Arduino based, but not heavy on programming

Intro to 3D Printing Instructor: Bill Garvey

Get an over of 3D printing and how to use BARN’s 3D printers. Students will download a 3D model from an online source prepare it for printing and see the printers work.

 

Make a Box On the Laser Cutter Instructor: Rick Gordon

Learn the basics of making things on the laser cutter by creating a small box with finger joints in 2D design software (Inkscape) and cutting it on the laser cutter.


Click below for more Teen Camps:

July 24 - 28 Express Yourself: Personalize a book creation, design an art print and learn to up-cycle your wardrobe with simple sewing techniques. Studios: Book, Print and Fiber Arts

July 31 - August Triple Treat -- Glass, Jewelry and Wood: Design glass tiles, create a piece of jewelry & build a wooden frame. Studios: Glass, Jewelry and Woodshop

August 7 - 11  Outdoor Fun-  during the week, you will make an Adirondack chair, metal stars, glass mobile and a small planter to spiff up your summer patio fun



en Arts will teach you to make your own lunches and each the the group will make and eat lunches.. 

Here are the workshops for the week:

Youth in Stitches;   Instructor: Jeni Adams

Have fun and learn to sew at the same time.  This class is guaranteed to keep you in stitches. Students will learn how to:

-      use a sewing machine

·      become a straight stitch wizard

·      practice ziz-zag sewing stitches

·      learn about sergers and how to use them.

During this class you will learn these skills while making a book bag and pillowcase with fabrics that express your personality. 

Intro to Soldering Instructor:  David Mitchell Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. In a world of increasing technological stuff, this one simple skill will enable you to build, alter and fix things. This session will cover the basics of soldering and safety using a kit.
Wearables Instructor:  Kelly Franznick You will learn the basics of designing and building wearable electronic circuits embedded in clothing through a simple e-textile project. The class will use an Arduino-based microprocessor designed specifically for garments and you will modify a garment of their choice with the addition of LEDs. More advanced topics such as adding sensors, LED matrices, and EL wire will also be introduced. Arduino based, but not heavy on programming

Intro to 3D Printing Instructor: Bill Garvey

Get an over of 3D printing and how to use BARN’s 3D printers. Students will download a 3D model from an online source prepare it for printing and see the printers work.

 

Make a Box On the Laser Cutter Instructor: Rick Gordon

Learn the basics of making things on the laser cutter by creating a small box with finger joints in 2D design software (Inkscape) and cutting it on the laser cutte

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