NERD CRAFT: InterAccess Summer Workshop Series (July-Sept dates)

Some very cool sounding workshops from InterAccess. For full listings see their website.

Registration is now open for the InterAccess Summer Workshop Series

InterAccess's Interactive Art Workshop Series provides artists with the tools needed to begin exploring the creative uses of technology. Participants gain a solid technical foundation for realizing their artistic vision. This summer, we are happy to introduce a new type of workshop to our roster: our $19.99 party nites! Pay only $19.99 for these workshops, plus you get a free drink to help cool you off on those hot summer evenings. With a combination of our staple workshops and our workshop party nites, there is something for everyone. Here's to a summer of cement floor studios (i.e a cool place to hang out), fun projects and of course, a little bit of learning!


Pinhole Photography with Control: Low Tech, High Science ... and a little bit of Math
Date: Thursday, July 31, 7-10pm
Cost: $45 (member) $60 (non member)
Instructor: Dave Kemp
The ultimate in camera hacking, pinhole photography allows you to make cameras out of just about anything and frees you from the limitations (and costs) inherent in using a manufactured camera.

Circuit Etching
Date: Thursday, August 7, 6-10pm
Cost: $60 (members) $75 (non members)
Instructors: Jess Brouse and Luis Hernandez
Bring your newly-created circuit artwork to life with green bubbly acid! Mmm, bubbly!

DIY Projector
Date: Thursday, August 14, 7-10pm
Cost: $19.99 plus a free drink
Instructor: Jess Brouse
Build your very own LCD projector for a pixel of the price! Turn an overhead projector into a video projecting machine in this fun and quirky workshop.

Atari Punk Console
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 7-10pm
Cost: $19.99 plus a free drink
Instructor: Rob Cruickshank
This is an ideal workshop for those who have know some electronics, but would like to pick up some fabrication skills. We'll learn how to solder, and along the way, we'll build the classic Forrest M. Mims circuit now commonly known as the Atari Punk Console.

Frame Frame
Date: Thursday, September 4, 7-10pm
Cost: $19.99 plus a free drink
Instructor: Stan Krzyzanowski
Have some fun making animations with simple stop-action and time-lapse techniques, using images from digital cameras, scanners and screen captures.

Sensors
Date: Saturday, September 6 and Sunday September 7, 12-4pm both days
Cost: $120 (members) $150 (non members)
Instructor: Jessica Field
Get in touch with your sensitive side, and learn how to incorporate motion, light, touch and other sensors in your works. This course teaches students how to use sensors in their media works. The course is designed to help students to overcome the intimidation of electronics by encouraging a playful attitude to help deal with the pitfalls of dealing with the medium.

TO REGISTER:
To register, please contact Jennifer Cherniack at jennifer(dot)cherniack(at)interaccess(dot)org, or call her at 416 599 7206 ex 25. Fees are to be paid in CASH, CHEQUE or through PAYPAL only. InterAccess reserves the right to cancel or reschedule workshops with a full refund.

Need more info? Full course descriptions, including prerequisites, what to bring, material fees and instructor bios can be found at: http://www.interaccess.org/