Workshops
In preparation
Starvation Synth by Ralf Schreiber
Vorschlag: Starvation Synth
Date: 7. Dec 2024, during Xmas Umtrunk 2024
Build your First DIY Synthesizer - Oscillators, Drones, Sequencers and Amplifiers
More info here: https://dusjagr.hotglue.me/
Date and Time:
Saturday & Sunday, tba, 14h - 19h
Amp Amp Amp Piezo Everything - You want listen to worms, ants and other micro-sounds?
More info here: Ralf's Piezo-Amp
Date and Time:
Sunday, 17. November 2024, 14h - 19h
“*ℂ⟦ℝꗲ𝕌⟦𝕋⌾ GℝA𝔽⟦ℂ⌾*” Workshop - Draw and etch your own PCB 8Bit Noise synthesizer
Date and Time:
Saturday, tba, 14h - 19h
- See impressions from workshop in Buenos Aires
RnB - Record n Beyond - Electro-mechanic and Kinetic Sound Sculptures
Date and Time:
Saturday & Sunday, tba, 14h - 19h
Record n Beyond is a make-listen-create workshop involving a simple electronic circuit that we will build together, to control and program two individual motors, which can be used to create kinetic sound sculptures. During the workshop the participants will be introduced into the basics of soldering and electronic components using the very accessible method of "paper-bits". The circuit allows the user to record and play/loop patterns of "beats" which then make the motors move, wiggle, twist, flip various objects that can be crafted into a kinetic sound machine. Together with the whole group of participants we will construct a room filling sound sculpture, using found objects and recycled materials, to explore different noises and materialities collaboratively.
This workshop has been inspired by Ralf Schreiber (DE) who describes it as follows:
"A workshop where participants will build small electro-mechanical solo drum machines from single DC motors and small circuit boards. The workshop will experiment with different kinds of sounding materials (metal pieces, stones, springs, paper, etc), where the machines will oscillate freely and develop their own individual sound quality. Once built the machines will be used to explore fundamental musical structures."
- No previous knowledge in electronics is necessary
- Bring interesting materials to experiment with from home
- Guest input lecture: tba
More info here: Record n Beyond @ Radiona
ZüriSluch formerly known as Indosluch by dusjagr
Date: tbc
Workshop Series | MechArtLab 2024
Audio over OSC Workshop
6. June 2024
https://mechatronicart.ch/audio-over-osc-workshop-bitwascherei/
Puredata (Pd) Workshop with Servando
Puredata (Pd) is a versatile visual programming language established in 1996 as an open-source alternative to Max/Msp.
This workshop aims to delve into the multifaceted capabilities of Puredata, offering participants an opportunity to explore its diverse applications in music, visual arts, tool creation, VST plugins, Eurorack modules, iOS apps, and more.
One of Pd's standout advantages over similar languages, including Max, lies in its exceptional portability. It seamlessly operates across all major operating systems, extending its functionality to mobile phones and cost-effective microcontrollers like the Esp32. This attribute has quietly established Pd as one of the most widely utilized audio engines.
The graphical interface of Puredata renders it more accessible than conventional code-based languages, fostering a quicker workflow for users. While the initial learning curve might be steep due to its myriad objects and possibilities, grasping the fundamentals facilitates smoother navigation.
Countless user-created manuals, examples, and an extensive repository of freely available patches significantly ease the adaptation of Pd to individual needs. This workshop aims to showcase invaluable resources that expedite the development of Pd coding skills, enabling beginners to progress towards their creative objectives with greater ease.
Mixerli 2.0 by Stahlnow.com/
Date: Homemade 2023
Other workshop ideas
Pimp-Up your KORG Volca - tba 2022, 14h - 19h
More info here: Pimp Up Your Volca
Date and Time:
Saturday, tba 2022, 14h - 19h
FlashDisc Workshop mit Urban Bieri
Date: tbc
RaspiPi Pico, CircuitPython, lora-Wahn
Workshop Series in the New MechArtLab 2022
KaosGlam with Paula Pin - Saturday, 10. September 14:00
Read more about the Workshop KaosGlam
E-bow DIY - 26. March 14:00
See more info: E-bow (Ralf)
Location: SGMK MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, ZWZ, Neue Hard 12, 3rd Floor.
Begin: 14h
Duration: 3 hour workshop with Jam-Session afterwards
Biodegradable Sound Vol. 1 - 19. March 14:00
Biodegradable Sound, a Workshop by Dann Disciglio (US), explores concepts of biodegradability as they apply to music, instrument making, and the sonic arts. In Vol. 1, participants will learn how to craft and etch their own biodegradable “vinyl” records (made of seaweed, gelatin, and various natural pigments). Participants will not only create their own bioplastic records, they will also etch sounds of their choosing onto the biomaterials using a record etcher provided at the workshop.
See more info: https://www.hackteria.org/wiki/BiodegradableSound
Location: SGMK MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, ZWZ, Neue Hard 12, 3rd Floor.
Begin: 14h
Duration: 3 hour workshop
Synth Soldering wiht JACQNOISE - 29. Jan 20 14:00
"The afternoon is more than just soldering, it is also trying out new modules, talking and creating noise!!" . Jacky
In this workshop, we are soldering your (first) synthesiser, and get a better understanding of electronics.
Location: SGMK MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, ZWZ, Neue Hard 12, 3rd Floor.
Begin: 14h
Duration: 3 hour workshop
Registration
Limited seats available, Register NOW to guarantee your spot!
If you're interested in soldering one (or more) of the modules, please let us know so we can reserve a spot for you, see link above.
A reservation is mandatory for this workshop, because of the hosting party.
2G+ event
To have a save and friendly environment, we will host the event as 2G+, meaning you should additionally to your recovery/vaccination, bring a recent negativ test result, if your GG is older than 4 months. ALso in general fresh self-testing is appreciated to have a good atmosphere. This will allow us to jam and interact more freely and safely. thx!
What comes with the workshop
Workshop will be held in English but I do speak German with a strong Dutch accent so we can combine the languages if wished.
Introduction of the Workshop ‘Try and error’ – Solder your first Synth
Do you have something with weird or raw electronic sounds? Have you been collecting exotic sounds and glitchy instruments over the years? Or do you just want to learn how to solder? Then this workshop is something for you. In a small group we will try and error to get some scratchy noises that will be later used in a final jam.
The goal of the workshop
The goal of the workshop is that everyone will walk out with a working self-built noise source or eurorack module. The aim is not only to basteln with hardware but also build up trust and know-how to build their own DIY projects by themselves.
For Erica Synth Eurorack modules
See more on Erica Synth on their website.
Introduction of soldering, troubleshooting, testing, jamming, guarantee of working module to bring back home.
- DIY kit Sequencer: 85 CHF
- DIY kit Fold : 50 CHF
- DIY kit Noise/S&H: 65 CHF
- DIY kit Mixer: 45 CHF
- DIY kit VCF: 77 CHF
- DIY kit Envelope : 65 CHF
- DIY kit Output : 55 CHF
The Manuals, education schematics of all the module, front panels and all components that you need.
Sadly the VCO module is out of stock. Sorry.
For Error instruments
Introduction of soldering, troubleshooting, testing, jamming, guarantee of working module to bring back home. Plus 15% discount code for your next orders.
Price
xx CHF Free Prizing / donatio for Workshop Mentor
80 CHF Error instruments kits
70 CHF Franken The Erica Synth VCO
The Participation fee and kit can be paid on site in Cash or via Twint to 077 993 08 77.
About JACQNOISE
Lately, Jacky aka JacqNoise, as an errorist, pioneered hardware interfaces that support algorithms or analogue circuits focusing on chaos in order to develop noises and specify sounds.
She has given workshops in the last 4 years that have centralised on fundamentals of creating sounds. This was either by having the focus on the hardware (Eurorack format) or creating compositions with deconstruction field recordings. Besides the workshop program, Jacky performs live with her Eurorack case that synchronises with her surroundings. She finds her main source of inspiration in cultural cross-pollination.
Workshop Series in the New MechArtLab 2021
CircuitCircle Special Workshop - 27. Juli ab 20:00
Musician and Soundartist Alwin Weber (CircuitCircle) from dresden/germany will host a noisetoys soldersession with selfdesigned pcb´s (SCREAMO - distortion synth, LDERROR - Dronesynth, SICKDELAY - circuit bent delay pcb) its for beginners and also for solder pro´s....just come in and have a look is for free....people who want to solder pay the materialprice 50chf each synth. Afterwards we can jam together...
See example video:
Workshops of the Past
MindFuck HS - Soldering session - 21. December
Interested participants:
- Larry and friends
- Stahl
- georg blkm & gf
- ... and you?
Workshops and Concerts for rC3 - 27 - 30. December
More info following soon...
Plant Traces on Textile 10 & 13. Dez
Mit Corinna Mattner
Im Workshop eignen wir uns die unkonventionelle Technik des "bundle dye" an, bei dem die Blüten und Blätter ihre eigenen Spuren hinterlassen. Grundlagen über das Vorbereiten der Stoffe/ das fixieren der Farben, die chemischen Zusammenhänge und die Pflanzensystematik werden besprochen.
Du kannst im Verlauf des Kurses drei bis sechs Kleidungs- oder Stoffstücke bedrucken.
Am Ende öffnen wir gemeinsam die Bundles und staunen und vergleichen die Resultate.
Mehr dazu: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/gruppen/plant-traces-on-textile-6739927879242510358.html
X-Mas Sticky Circuits Samstag 12. Dez and more
Preparing on this git repo: https://github.com/sgmk/BlinkeStikkas2000
Impressions
Location:
MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, ZWZ - Neue Hard 12, 3. Stock, 8005 Zürich
Date and Time:
Saturday, 12. December 2020, 14h - 18h and open end
Overview
This is a two stage workshop, starting with a more detailed introduction into designing and producing your own Sticky Circuit.
Part 1: Design and make your own Sticky Circuit
We will guide you through a detailed instructions for designing your own Sticky Circuit and producing them using photolithography and etching the copper clads.
Part 2: Solder your BlinkeShit X-Mas Sticky Circuit
From 18h onwards and other dates during the upcoming weeks
Learn how to solder a little x-mas present for your loved ones! For all people all ages!
Workshop Mentors
Zohar Messeca-Fara (IL)
Interaction designer, electronics practical engineer and audio visual experimentalist. Founder of RedbootkeH Experimental record label Since 2004. Lab manager at shenkar SE department since 2012 praxis in analog electronics, robotics, physical computing and wearables.
Marc Dusseiller aka dusjagr (CH)
Marc Dusseiller aka dusjagr is a nomadic researcher and workshopologist, Co-founder of SGMK and Ambassador of the Global Hackteria Network. He also loves synhtesizers and coconuts.
Price
We suggest a donation of 40 - 80 CHF. Cash payment or Twint on site. All tools and materials are provided in the MechArtLab.
Limited Participants
Contact dusjagr to reserve your place in the workshop. Limited participation is 8 people, but you can also work in small groups.
registered participants:
- Oli K
- his friend Ralf
- Mich (maybe some youngster from his youth center
- Jochen and his 11 year old son
- Simon (on-site)
More Information and Links
https://wiki.idiot.io/flexiblestickypcbfabrication
MycoLove, Mushroom growing Workshop - 19. Dec 13-18h
MycoLove -Workshop
Edible, remedy and healing of fungi - A workshop on indoor cultivation of mushroom and introduction to the healing benefits of fungi, including scientific background. Together we learn the basics of mushroom cultivation that will enable you to grow your own mycelium culture at home. We will show you with hands-on experience the principles of how fungi grows and give you an introduction into the more geeky side of fungi. Additionally there is a lecture and drink and food tasting on the remedy of fungi, introducing you into the healing aspect of mushrooms and its various species of edible and healing mushrooms.
The workshop comprises: - Lecture introduction on mycelium and technical aspects. - Active principle of some remedy mushrooms. - hands-on sterilization and inoculation to create mycelia - aperitif-dinner mushrooms based. Drinks and food provided All participants will take home two jars which we will inoculate together during the workshop
(1.pink oysters, 1. lions mane).
Disclaimer: the workshop does not entail psychedelics, and the provided mushrooms have to be considered as food supplements not official medicine. This workshop is also not about mushroom foraging and mushroom identification of wild growing species.
Cost: 150, reduced prize 100.-CHF
Participants: 14
materials: 2 jars each, straw& used coffee, pellets,
8-10 spore syringes (half pink oysters, half lions mane).
Additional learning materials are provided.
https://www.meetup.com/Zurich-bio-electro-hacking-group/events/274902937/
DIY LED-Neon Sign x-mas Edition- 20. Dec
More info here: DIY LED-NEON Signs
Date and Time:
Sunday, 20. Dec 2020, 17h - 21h
An Idiot's Electrodibles - 22. Nov
More info here: https://idiot.io/projects/basicsmartcandyv1-2/
Date and Time:
Sunday 22. Nov 2020, 17h - 20h
Make your own LED-Neon Sign - 10. Okt
Location:
MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, ZWZ - Neue Hard 12, 3. Stock, 8005 Zürich
Date and Time:
Saturday, 10. Oct 2020, 14h - 19h
Overview
Due to popular request, especially inside our new house of ZWZ, dusjagr will offer an introduction workshop on how to make your own LED-Neon sign. You will be introduced what's + and - on the LED, how to use different power supplies or batteries, how to control brightness and.... you will design and make your own LED-Neon sign. All tools and materials are provided in the MechArtLab.
Price
As a special offer to the co-inhabitants of ZWZ the workshop is on a variable prizing model to cover dusjagr's time and the materials used. Depending on the size of your sign we suggest a donation of 40 - 80 CHF. For all non-ZWZ participant we suggest a prize from 60 - 120 CHF. Cash payment on site.
Limited Participants
Contact dusjagr to reserve your place in the workshop. Limited participation is 8 people, but you can also work in small groups to make a single sign together.
More Information and Links
More info and background here: DIY LED-NEON Signs#Bring Light to ZWZ - MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, 10. Okt 2020
Extra Session "Bring Light to ZWZ" - MechArtLab @ Bitwäscherei, Sunday 29. November 2020, 15h
Who is interested?
https://doodle.com/poll/v3ns574xzxhgxwct
Special ZWZ edition, zusätzlicher Workshop Termin, tba
quite a few didnt Make it:
- (hernani)
- (t-shark)
- (Laura)
- (Seb)
- (Tobi & Philippe von der ZZZZ)
Many responded on ZWZ telegram group!
- KA ME
- 0cartman0
- Panni
- Tobias H.
HEK - 8bit MixTape Workshop
Finally the 8bit MixTape is coming officially to Switzerland during the HEK - 8bit MixTape Workshop end of June 2015. Stay tuned for more info...
28. June 2015
Mignon Gamekit
12. und 19. Oktober Mechartlab, Zürich
Workshop Files and slides see Mignon Gamekit Workshop
Cirkulino - Borut Savski
"My name is Cirkulino and I work on Arduino"
13 & 14. May 2013, 18-22h, MechArtLab, Zürich
see more about Cirkulino - Borut Savski
Sensing Place
Hands On AVR
see Hands On AVR
SIDuino
see SIDuino_i2c
Kubulu Arduino Workshop
"X-Spirituaahl Sound Hacks" Workshop in Hong Kong
Thymio-Show SGMK & Dock18 4. July 2014
see Thymio-Show 2014
10 Years BADABUM
about: make some noise!!!
MAKEAWAY WORKSHOP SHIFT festival basel 2011
JURASSIC LABORATORY I, II and III
MAKEAWAY WORKSHOP fête de la cité paris 2011
MAKEAWAY WORKSHOP electron festival geneva 2011
Pachube International Internet of Things Hackathon – April 8-9, 2011
the boys & girls in london organised a lovely hackathon, time to open your hearts and minds and to join in:
- timeframe: April 8, 2011 at 2pm (UK time) and ends on April 9, 2011 at 2pm (UK time). -> 08.04.2011 15:00 MEZ - 09.04.2011 15:00 MEZ
- location: mechartlab
- IRC chat: #pachube irc.freenode.net
- organisation: PachubeHackathon2011