[dorkbotpdx-blabber] Announcing HAYWIRE, a circuit bending workshop

[jason WILSON]

hey jason,
i'd love to be on that list of attendees!
if you still have room.

thanks

-jason


On Jan 6, 2008, at 11:11 AM, Jason Plumb wrote:

> For immediate release.  If you wish to attend, you must send me an  
> email.  Please spread the word.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -jason
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> DORKBOTPDX PRESENTS:
> HAYWIRE:
> AN INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUIT BENDING
>
> (flyer attached)
>
> DorkbotPDX is pleased to announce a hands-on, interactive, one of a  
> kind creative workshop dedicated to the art of circuit bending.
>
>  * What: Circuit Bending Workshop with DorkbotPDX
>  * When: Sunday, January 27th, 2008 4:00-9:00pm
>  * Where: PNCA room 205 (main building) in Portland, OR (map)
>  * Cost: Free/sliding scale/donations
>
> "Circuit bending" is the creative rewiring and short circuiting of  
> battery powered audio devices in order to alter and create new  
> sounds. The application of circuit bending techniques to children's  
> toys and electronic musical instruments often yields unintentional  
> and interesting results. As an art, circuit bending has a low bar of  
> entry (little or zero electronics experience is required) and a low  
> cost (most devices are inexpensive and readily available).
>
> Workshop attendees will be given a brief background on the subject  
> and will be shown common techniques and precautions. Attendees will  
> be guided through the hands-on dismantling and circuit bending their  
> own circuit bent instrument.
>
> The event is hosted by Jason Plumb of noisybox.net and infiltration  
> lab.
>
> Seating is limited to 30 people, so please RSVP to guarantee a spot.  
> Unreserved slots will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis on  
> the day of the workshop.
>
> Please email jason at noisybox.net to reserve a seat.
>
> For more information and details, please visit the Haywire Circuit  
> Bending web page:
> http://dorkbotpdx.org/haywire
>
> About dorkbotpdx:
> DorkbotPDX is the Portland incarnation of Dorkbot -- people doing  
> strange things with electricity.  Dorkbot is usually a gathering of  
> like-minded geeks and artists who share a collective desire to abuse  
> electrons.
>
> About jason plumb:
> Jason Plumb (Portland, OR) is an engineer and artist who has been  
> building and repurposing circuits and electronics for about 15  
> years. He maintains web-based documentation of his electronic  
> exploits at noisybox.net and releases audio recordings as  
> Infiltration Lab.
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