San José Museum of Art

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Art 101 | Woven Circuits with Ahree Lee

woven textile with led lights

Ahree Lee, TEXTILE 1.0 (detail), 2024. Various fibers, electronics, and digital video projection on steel structure, 70 1/2 x 94 1/2 x 24 inches; 8 minutes. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Tatiana Mata. 

1–4pm
$30 ($25 for members)

Learn about electronic textiles, or eTextiles, by crafting a woven circuit using traditional weaving techniques applied to conductive thread and LEDs. Facilitated by exhibiting artist Ahree Lee, the workshop includes an overview of the field of eTextiles, circuitry basics, and weaving on a frame loom. No prior experience with either weaving or electronics is required, and all materials will be provided.

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Participants of all levels of experience are welcome. All materials will be provided. 

Art 101 is limited to 25 participants. Space is limited, and advance registration is strongly recommended.

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Support provided by Art Bridges.

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