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Email alex@solarpowerforartists.com for more info about scheduling a workshop, lecture, consultation, etc. at your art venue/ community space/ university/ non-evil company, etc.
We do not want to turn anyone away for lack of funds. Need-based/ sliding scale discounted admission is available by request. Email alex@solarpowerforartists.com to request discounted admission.
All workshops listed below are for adults.
August 19: Hands On Solar Powered Bot Workshop
This workshop will introduce participants to a range of techniques for creating small solar powered robotic devices that can be applied to making sculptures, draw bots, percusion instruments, and more. We will discuss the history of artists working in the field, common conceptual approaches, and a number of technical methods. All participants will build their own solar powered mechanical creature or device.
This workshop will be taught by Alex Nathanson.
* Saturday, August 19th
* 11am - 2pm EST
* Location: Long Island City, Queens (address provided after ticket purchase)
* $100
* Register at: https://solarpoweredbots.eventbrite.com
August 19: Hands On Solar Powered Sound Art Workshop
This workshop will introduce participants to a range of techniques for creating solar powered instruments. We will discuss the history of the field, common conceptual approaches, and a number of technical methods.
Three techniques for building instruments will be demonstrated.
- Direct drive acoustic instruments
- Solar powered analog synthesis
- Sonifying light frequencies
* Saturday, August 19th
* 3pm - 6pm EST
* Location: Long Island City, Queens (address provided after ticket purchase)
* $100
* Register at: https://solarpoweredsoundart.eventbrite.com
