Did weaving give us the first computer code? Can circuit boards make music? How does clothes mending teach us geometric patterns? How can modern electronics be sewn into clothing?

This week-long program explores and celebrates the origins of modern computing, digital media and coding across a range of artistic disciplines. Artistic disciplines include weaving, sewing, textile repair, animation and music making.

This week-long program of library workshops is open to all.

Workshop Program

Drop In - Optical Illusions

10 August 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Nunawading Library

Registration not required

Drop In - Decorate A Labcoat

10 August 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Nunawading Library

Registration not required

Visible Mending Magic with Sarah Seahorse

10 August 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Nunawading Library

Bookings essential

Family Weaving Workshop

10 August 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Nunawading Library

Bookings essential. One ticket per family group (2 to 5 people).

Introduction to Sashiko - Japanese Needlework

10 August 2024 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Nunawading Library

Bookings essential

Electronic Embroidery

12 August 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Box Hill Library

Bookings essential

Scribble Bots - Drawing Robots

13 August 2024 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM

The Pines Library

Bookings essential

Weaving in Sequences

14 August 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Nunawading Library

Bookings essential

Punch Card Automation - Music Box Melodies

15 August 2024 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM

Doncaster Library

Bookings essential

Cross Stitch Pixel Art

16 August 2024 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM

Nunawading Library

Bookings essential

This Inspiring Australia initiative is hosted by the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Makerspace and supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.