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With guidance from Aileen Drohan (Walton Institute, SETU), you\u2019ll learn how to sew a basic LED circuit into fabric with conductive thread, then explore how to sew a solar circuit to recharge the batteries powering your glowing design. No experience with sewing or electronics is needed \u2014 just curiosity and a creative spirit. You\u2019ll take home your work \u2013 and will be encouraged to keep adding personal touches to it to make it truly your own. Step into this introduction to the exciting world of electronic textiles and solar energy for a sustainable crafting experience. All workshop materials including electronic components are provided.<span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>Duration:&nbsp;3 hrs<br \/>Ages: 18+<br \/>Cost: Free (registration required)<br \/>Spaces are limited \u2014 sign up and bring your creativity to life with light!<span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The workshop is open to adults aged 18+ and is free to attend. Participants will register in advance via an eventbrite link. No prior technical or sewing knowledge is required. All materials are providedand attendees can take home what they make. The event is accessible to beginners and designed to support informal adult learning<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To book contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Aileen.Drohan@waltoninstitute.ie\"><span>Aileen.Drohan@waltoninstitute.ie<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":37159,"template":"","class_list":["post-37158","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Illuminate Your Creativity \u2013 Light-up Fabric Workshop - Creative Ireland Programme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how stitching and circuits can come together in this hands-on creative workshop at Ferrybank Men\u2019s Shed, designed for adults (18+).\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/en\/event\/illuminate-your-creativity-light-up-fabric-workshop\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Illuminate Your Creativity \u2013 Light-up Fabric Workshop - Creative Ireland Programme\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover how stitching and circuits can come together in this hands-on creative workshop at Ferrybank Men\u2019s Shed, designed for adults (18+). 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