High Tech At Bistrotheque: DIY Speakers

This workshop was not about the latest ipod and definitely not about how spotify is just plain awesome.

This was a get-your-hands-dirty-with-analog-electronics-day!  Participants learnt about the flow of electronics and the incredible results that can be achieved by bending them to your will.  

Resistors, capacitors, and a plethora of other interesting electronic components were utilised to create your own speakers from any surface.  Through the process, the group learnt  what the little bits and bobs that make up our digitally driven world actually do.  

It was a day mixing inspirational examples in the world using creative technology as well as lots of practical applications.

Take a read of some accounts of the day:

The Haberdashery of Tech

Warren & Warren

Technology Will Save Us is a haberdashery and alternative education space dedicated to helping people to produce and not  just consume technology.
Daniel Hirschmann is a South Africa born artist who uses technology, relationships and spontaneity to enable his artistic practice.
Bethany Koby is a designer, art director and artist creating brands, businesses and experiences to help imagine a positive and more collaborative future.