E-Textile Workshop: Dive into Electronic Textiles and Solar Energy

Walton Institute Shed the Light project

Illuminate Your Creativity and step into the world of electronic textiles and solar energy for a sustainable crafting experience

Ferrybank Men's Shed

Discover how stitching and circuits can come together in this hands-on creative workshop (adults 18+) at Ferrybank Men’s Shed. In a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting, you’ll create your own light-up fabric craftwork housed in an embroidery hoop. Along the way, you’ll learn how to sew electronic parts onto fabric using conductive thread, build a simple LED circuit with an on/off switch, and harness solar energy to recharge batteries with a small solar panel. No experience with sewing or electronics is required. Best of all, you’ll take home your finished piece with the option to personalise it and make it truly your own. Step into this introduction to the exciting world of electronic textiles and solar energy for a sustainable crafting experience.<ul><li>Adults only (18+)</li><li>No prior technical experience needed</li><li>All workshop materials are provided</li><li>Spaces are limited to 10 participants</li></ul>This workshop is facilitated by Aileen Drohan from Walton Institute (SETU) in collaboration with Ferrybank Men's Shed, as part of ‘Shed the Light’, a project supported by Creative Ireland and Kilkenny County Council.