Children and the young at heart are encouraged to build their own electronic musical instruments. They will build, solder and create sounds. At the end of the workshop, these will be transferred together into a sound installation, exhibited and the self-built instruments will be demonstrated.
Electronics can seem technical and complicated at first. Through simple instructions and concrete, playful results, the children are introduced to the world of DIY electronic music. Contact microphones are built, light is converted into sound and every surface is made to vibrate. It will also be shown that some components from old toys or broken devices can be reused to produce creative new ideas or conserve resources.
The workshop is an open workshop space. Participants are offered different projects each day. They can take part in all three days or join in during the workshop - depending on how intensively they want to work on their projects. Here are the aspects that will be tackled together in the workshop:
- First basic rules of safety with electronics
- Understanding electronic circuits (or not) and building them
- Giving instruments a shape
- Amplifying sounds and making Augustusburg resonate
The workshop will be led by Laure Boer. The Berlin-based musician and sound artist is inspired by electronic and traditional folk music. Her performances are hypnotic improvisations around traditional instruments, strange percussions and occasionally French lyrics; a pulsating universe that is both vulnerable and brutal. More information about her at https://laureboer.com
Suitable for ages 8 and up.
