Recycled Electronic Jewelry Workshop @ the Hacktory on December 10th

Photo by Kate Lynch

Whether you want to admit it or not, the holiday season is here. Christmas music is blasting in every single store you walk into, there are wreathes and trees all over the place… sorry geeks, it is impossible to get away from. Luckily, all the fretting over presents for loved ones is easy to avoid, as the folks at the Hacktory are throwing together an awesome workshop perfect for whipping up unique, handmade gifts.

Fans of the Hacktory are no stranger to the Recycled Electronics Jewelry workshops they throw on an annual basis, and they’ve got another one going down on Saturday, December 10th from 1:00-5:00pm. Here’s some deets from a press release issued by the Hacktory.

The Hacktory promotes the combining of art, technology & recycling–so we created the Recycled Electronic Jewelry Workshop. You can add beauty and interest to the world by reusing electronic components that would needlessly end up in our growing landfills. It’s great fun and sparks creativity.

You’ll learn basic jewelry-making skills including design ideas, basic soldering and assembly skills, and how to choose materials for creating your own jewelry and small sculpture. You’ll also learn fun stuff about new & old electronic parts so you can talk about your creations. No experience necessary.

It only costs $20 to join in the workshop, and that includes all the supplies and materials you’ll need for basic jewelry makig. These tend to sell out, so RSVP while you can.