Sub zero Event
Who: The public was welcome to this free workshop during the Sub Zero Festival in 2017. All ages were invited to participate. Children 5 and up were invited participate with the guidance of a parent or supervising adult.
What: In this four hour drop in workshop, participants pressed fungus seeded bark into 3D printed chandelier molds. Workshop participants also decorated and designed their own illuminated mycelium mini lamp shades that were baked and prepared by Takara prior to the workshops. Workshop participants decorated and add circuitry to these smaller creations and took them home. A 3D printer loaned by Octave Systems was also be part of the workshop and visitors to the space were able to see how the 3D printed molds are designed and created.
Where: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Porcella Gallery, 520 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
When: South First Friday, 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, June 2nd, 2017
Why: The Mycelium Chandelier Grow Project creatively engaged the public in an exploration blending the fiber arts with biology and engineering. It invited people to look to nature for renewable resource solutions in surprising places and to experience a hands-on art journey with a new material. As we look to create sustainability solutions, it is important that we invite more of the public into conversations about bio science.
These images below are from the free public workshops on June 2nd, 2017 at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Over 85 participants explored the project. I was grateful to also have assistance from staff from the Tech Museum.
What: In this four hour drop in workshop, participants pressed fungus seeded bark into 3D printed chandelier molds. Workshop participants also decorated and designed their own illuminated mycelium mini lamp shades that were baked and prepared by Takara prior to the workshops. Workshop participants decorated and add circuitry to these smaller creations and took them home. A 3D printer loaned by Octave Systems was also be part of the workshop and visitors to the space were able to see how the 3D printed molds are designed and created.
Where: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, Porcella Gallery, 520 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
When: South First Friday, 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, June 2nd, 2017
Why: The Mycelium Chandelier Grow Project creatively engaged the public in an exploration blending the fiber arts with biology and engineering. It invited people to look to nature for renewable resource solutions in surprising places and to experience a hands-on art journey with a new material. As we look to create sustainability solutions, it is important that we invite more of the public into conversations about bio science.
These images below are from the free public workshops on June 2nd, 2017 at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Over 85 participants explored the project. I was grateful to also have assistance from staff from the Tech Museum.