Workshop: Introduction to Wearable Technology

at The Campus Library

This 3 hour workshop is suitable for students in Years 5, 6, 7, 8 (ages 9+).

You will design and make a wearable tech item that lights up when you switch it on using electronics and textiles.

Students will learn:

  • what ‘wearable technology’ is
  • how wearable technology is used in today’s world
  • sewing an electronic circuit using conductive thread and traditional textiles
  • how to test an electronic circuit using a multimeter
  • problem solving skills

Places are limited

Students making wearable tech

Date

Wednesday 23rd February 2022 (half term)

Time and Place

The workshop runs from 9:30am – 12:30pm (3 hours) at:

The Campus Library
Highlands Ln,
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 7DX

Requirements

Just bring your ideas with you!

Cost (FREE)

This free workshop is offered as part of The Learn to Code programme, a North Somerset Works Together project

Other courses at The Campus Library

Learn to Code in Scratch
Coding ClubFridays from 6th May
(for 6 weeks)
The Campus Library

The Learn to Code programme is part of North Somerset Works Together, a North Somerset Council project. 

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund. 

North Somerset Council
HM Government