Intro to Electronics for Artists (Weekend Intensive)
In-person at InterAccess - Register here
Registration Fee: $100 Member | $150 Non-Member
This weekend intensive takes place over two dates:
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 AM - 4 PM ET
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 10 AM - 4 PM ET
Back by popular demand! Learning the basics of electronics is vital for anyone looking to create interactive or new media work. This workshop, geared to artists, is for those new in electronics, or for those who need a refresher. You will learn the basics of electricity starting with Ohm’s Law and work your way up to building simple digital circuits with CMOS chips, transistors and LEDs. You will also learn how to interface these circuits with motors, sensors and other devices.
The workshop registration fee includes a $10 material fee.
Workshop Requirements
- No previous knowledge required.
- Participants should bring a notebook, pens/pencils, eraser, ruler, and calculator. All other materials will be provided.
About the Facilitator
Rob Cruickshank, InterAccess board member and our resident genius, is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist. He works in various media
including electronic and robotic installations, sound art, electroacoustic music, and photography, and has been exhibited in Toronto, and internationally. Rob has developed a number of workshops at InterAccess, providing an opportunity to learn electronics, and has assisted numerous artists with the technological challenges of realizing their works.
InterAccess's Spring 2026 Education Programming is made possible through the support of EQ Bank.
Accessibility Information: We are located on the second floor of the building, which is accessible by two flights of stairs or an elevator. The front entrance has an automatic push door and is accessible by ramp or a short flight of stairs. Inside, all InterAccess facilities are on the same level, including a single-user accessible washroom.
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY
Please email education@interaccess.org to request a refund. We are unable to guarantee attendee cancellations or refunds less than 1 week prior to a workshop or event. InterAccess reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this workshop if necessary.
Questions? If you have any questions about the workshop or special requirements, please contact us at education@interaccess.org.