Plushies + Circuits 101: The Basics
When:
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 1:00p -
4:00p
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 1:00p -
4:00p
Where:
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02135
Admission:
$40-70
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, Classes, Tech
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plushies-circuits-101-the-basics-tickets-1982542740706?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn to combine sewing and electronics in fun and creative ways!
*Tiered pricing available for tickets*
Class Description:
You will learn about simple circuits and the basics of hand sewing, and then use a template to create a plushie monster with light-up features. There will be plenty to learn that you may apply to future projects of your own — more light-up plushies, applications to bags, hats, pockets, upcycling projects, e-textiles and wearable sports and fashion tech, and beyond!
Instructor - Kim Ducharme
Kim Ducharme is an artisan, designer, and educator working at the intersection of textiles and technology. She spent 17 years leading Interactive Design at WGBH Educational Foundation, and then 11 years for CAST advancing their Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework towards expanding learning opportunities for all — in the classroom, in informal education spaces such as science museums and afterschool programs, and in makerspaces. She currently pursues e-textiles and wearables projects and leads workshops and maker-mentor programs for local communities to broaden participation in makerspaces and STEM.
Learning Objectives
- Learn basic hand sewing techniques
- Learn the basics of circuitry for e-textiles — soft circuits, hard-soft connections
- Follow a template to create a light-up plushie to take home
- Master the basic skills required for the next class — Plushies + Circuits 102: Free-form (beyond the basics)
- Introductory learning about the e-textiles and wearables industry
SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!
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