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Synthesizer Night @ NYC Resistor –

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Dec 092023
 

Synthesizer Night @ NYC Resistor

This Friday, December 29 · 7 – 10pm EST gathering is a pay-what-you-wish event with tickets on EventBrite.

Gathering musicians, enthusiasts, and curious minds to connect, collaborate, and share their passion for synthesis. BYO synth encouraged!Join us at NYC Resistor, a makerspace in Brooklyn for an electrifying Synthesizer Night! Get ready to unleash your creativity, explore sonic landscapes, and connect with fellow synth enthusiasts in an evening dedicated to the mesmerizing world of synthesizers. This is a pay-what-you-wish event (recommended donation $8)
Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is a celebration of all things synthesizer. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, an avid collector, or simply fascinated by the possibilities of electronic sound, this event offers a unique opportunity to gather with like-minded individuals and revel in the captivating soundscape of synthesizers.

At Synthesizer Night, participants are encouraged to bring their own synthesizers, from vintage analog gems to cutting-edge modular wonders. It’s a chance to showcase your personal setup, experiment with new equipment, and dive into the rich sonic tapestry that synthesizers offer.

The event unfolds in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing a platform for musicians, enthusiasts, and curious minds to connect, collaborate, and share their passion for synthesis. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or an expert eager to inspire others, Synthesizer Night is the perfect setting to engage in conversations, exchange knowledge, and foster a vibrant community.

Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in impromptu jam sessions, where the collective energy of multiple synthesizers intertwines to create awe-inspiring sounds. Experience the joy of collaborating with fellow musicians, experiment with different genres and styles, and let the unique characteristics of each instrument shape your sonic explorations.
Additionally, for those who wish to showcase their skills and perform, there will be dedicated performance slots. Take center stage, captivate the audience, and let your creativity soar as you demonstrate the full potential of your synthesizer setup. To sign up for a performance slot, email [email protected] or join our Discord and post to #synth.
Whether you’re an ardent synth enthusiast, an aspiring musician, or simply curious about the captivating world of synthesizers, Synthesizer Night at NYC Resistor is an event that will inspire, educate, and leave you in awe of the boundless possibilities that electronic sound offers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in an evening of music, collaboration, and innovation. Mark your calendars, pack up your favorite synths, and join us at NYC Resistor for a night you won’t soon forget. We can’t wait to see you there!

This is a masks optional event.

MASKS ON Stitch This: Basics of Hand Embroidery

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Dec 092023
 
Stitch This: Basics of Hand Embroidery

Tickets on EventBrite for this Friday, December 22 · 7 – 9pm EST class

Participants will learn how to outline a shape with the split stitch, fill it with the satin stitch, and decorate it with the lazy daisy.Stitch This: Basics of Hand Embroidery is an interactive, beginner-friendly workshop where participants will learn three basic hand embroidery stitches: the split stitch, satin stitch, and lazy daisy stitch. This will be a hybrid workshop with ten in-person spots and five virtual spots.

A simple shape (flower, triangle, circle) will be drawn onto the fabric, pre-loaded onto an embroidery hoop (online participants will receive instructions on how to do this at home prior to class). Participants will learn how to outline the shape with the split stitch, fill it with the satin stitch, and decorate it with the lazy daisy. With these three simple stitches, the world of hand embroidery is yours! You will be amazed at how many embroidery projects are possible with the tools you’ll learn.
*Note: In-person participants will be provided with supplies and virtual participants will be provided with a list of supplies to get before the class.

This is a masks required class. Minimum KN94 or KN95 with extras on hand if needed.

Instructor Bio:
Anna Zagerson is an occupational therapist, creative writing graduate student, and lifelong crafter. Her interests include collage making, embroidery, beadwork, pyrography, thrifting, writing speculative fiction, Soviet culture, accessibility advocacy, and animal rescue. When she isn’t dreaming of becoming the neighborhood herb witch, she’s binging 90s shows with her rescue cat, Wolfie.

Cat Tax:

Some more advanced embroidery by the instructor:

SOLD OUT!!! Shibari 101: Knot Just Another Class!

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Dec 092023
 

Shibari 101: Knot Just Another Class!

SOLD OUT

Friday, December 15 · 6 – 8pm EST class

Dive into the ancient art of Shibari, a mesmerizing blend of aesthetics and connection, with our hands-on introductory rope workshop.Dive into the ancient art of Shibari, a mesmerizing blend of aesthetics and connection, with our hands-on introductory workshop. Whether you’re captivated by the intricate patterns or seeking a new form of expressive connection, our expert-guided session is perfect for you!

What to Expect:
A journey through the journey of a practicing Shibari artist and inspirationSafety-first: Master essential precautions for a comfortable experience.Hands-on tutorials: Learn foundational knots and craft your first pair of simple handcuffs.Engaging Q&A: Unravel any curiosities with our seasoned instructor.Join us for a night of delicate artistry, intimate connection, and exciting learning. Suitable for solo adventurers or duos, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring an open mind and a flair for fun!
If you came to an earlier Shibari class, feel free to join again as Mina is happy to teach additional knots to further your rope skills.

Instructor Bio:
Mina is a passionate shibari practitioner and leatherworker based in NYC. Immersing herself in the intricate art of Shibari, she has transformed traditional techniques into expressive, contemporary forms. Mina believes in the power of shibari to foster deep connections, both with oneself and others.

This is a masks optional event

BLING BLING like the SUN ~ A Jewelry Make-Along 8/19/2023

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Aug 152023
 

BLING BLING like the SUN ~ A Jewelry Make-Along

Tickets on EventBrite for this Saturday, August 19 · 1 – 4pm EDT Make-Along

Stela hosts her second BLING BLING jewelry make-along. All necessary materials will be provided, and in Brooklyn’s loveliest DIY space of soul, NYC Resistor. Let’s gather round the wooden table to make one-of-a-kind pieces in good company. Feel free to make one masterpiece or many!

The first one was for baba; this one is for Blerta, my sister – a LEO. I will spend the 3 hours making a birthday necklace for my Blertush ?

Masks not required.

Kitchen Lithography Make-Along: printmaking with aluminum foil and soda! – 8/13/2023

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Aug 022023
 

Kitchen Lithography Make-Along: printmaking with aluminum foil and soda!

Tickets on EventBrite for this Sunday, August 13 · 2 – 5pm EDT workshop

This is not your typical craft class. Make-Along is a self-guided craft workshop where participants learn new skills, explore new materials, and make great things!

August Make-Along: Kitchen Lithography

Start by making a drawing on aluminum foil, and then through the chemical magic of cola and vegetable oil, turn it into a printing plate that you can print on Resistor’s etching press! No printmaking experience is required, but if you are an expert, come share your wisdom! Bring ideas for drawings and designs – we hope everyone will have time to make and print at least two images.

Kitchen lithography was invented by the French artist Émilie Aizier, adapting the traditional technique of stone lithography to more common materials. Drawings in grease pencil on the foil repel water and soda but attract oil-based ink, and the mild acids in cola prepare the aluminum background to hold a film of water and repel the ink. It kind of looks like magic, but it’s chemistry!

Oils and inks can be messy! We will supply gloves, but please wear clothing that would be improved, rather than ruined, by stains.

This workshop is masks optional.

Intro to 3D Modeling in Onshape (free, cloud based software!) – 8/9/2023

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Jul 312023
 

Intro to 3D Modeling in Onshape (free, cloud based software!)

Tickets on EventBrite for this Wednesday, August 9 · 6 – 9pm EDT class

In this class you will learn how to use Onshape, a free, intuitive, cloud based design software.

Onshape designs are great for:

3D printing

laser cutting

CNC

Metal casting

blueprints for projects

DIY projects, art, jewelry, furniture, robots, whatever!

Onshape is NOT great for:

Animation / video game design (Learn something like Blender for that)

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Bring your laptop!
  • Create a free account at www.onshape.com

The class will start with a one hour overview of the basic features of Onshape. You will follow along with me while we all create something together. The best way to learn is trial by fire so the last two hours of class you will create your own design. The class size is kept small so everyone can receive personalized instruction if they get stuck. You can design whatever you want so come to class with some ideas!

 

Your Instructor, Caleb Young:

I worked as a mechanical engineer out of college designing machine parts using software similar to Onshape. A few years ago I switched into software engineering and now build things as a hobby. I’ve built furniture, jewelry, 3D printers, laser cut maps, and converted a camper van! Onshape helped me with all of this so I’m excited to share my knowledge with fellow artists and builders!

This class is masks optional.

Intro to Soldering Workshop: Make an LED Tile – 8/5/2023

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Jul 272023
 

Intro to Soldering Workshop: Make an LED Tile

Tickets on Eventbrite for this Saturday, August 5 · 1 – 4pm EDT class

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole soldering workshop. Soldering enables you to create sturdy connections between electrical components. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a soldering iron safely and effectively, and get plenty of practice with both soldering and de-soldering techniques. We’ll be soldering up some Game of Life kits – LED tiles that generate nifty animations. No previous experience is required, making this introductory workshop a great choice for anyone who’s curious about getting started with hardware tinkering! All materials will be provided.

OK, awesome, I want to join!

Please be ready to start at 1pm! We find that you will need this time to get through the whole class. Our classes tend to sell out about a week in advance so if you’re interested, you may want to sign up early.

This class will be taught by Resistor member Jack Poon.

 

NAIL ART! Make-Along Traditional and Laser Cutter-Enabled Styles – 7/29/2023

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Jul 252023
 

NAIL ART! Make-Along Traditional and Laser Cutter-Enabled Styles

Tickets for this Saturday, July 29 · 3 – 6pm EDT workshop are on EventBrite

This is not your typical craft class. Make-Along is a self-guided craft workshop where participants learn new skills, explore new materials, and make great things!

July Make-Along: Nail Art!

This all-genders class is aimed at tricking out your manicure (or pedicure)… in simple but unique ways using templates & stamps.

Are you a beginner? We’ll provide nail polish, nail stamps, a variety of tools to make your nails all the more awesome.

Are you a master?  Show off your skills and inspire others!  Bring a project, use our materials, and hang out in a great space while doing what you love.

NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE: Did you buy a polish you’ve never used, or you used once and it made you look like you had some sort of Pirate-related scurvy disease? Back by popular demand: bring any you don’t love, and go home with others you do love!

Some suggestions for design ideas are here:

http://pinterest.com/colleenaf/nail-art/

Making Better Decisions with Metrics – Find Magic In The Data 5/31/2023

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Apr 212023
 

Making Better Decisions with Metrics - Find Magic In The Data

Tickets on EventBrite for this Wednesday, May 31 · 7 – 8:30pm EDT class

Good metrics are hard to find. Even harder – making metrics that people use to make decisions. ?Sure, we’ve heard about it before – but how do we go about it to make better decisions that don’t:

  • ?Take forever – people want us to make decisions within a time frame.
  • ?Use the wrong data – the data has to be the right kind of the right circumstance from places you trust
  • ?Engage with logical fallacies – We must avoid bias to be more confident in the future.

The biggest problem with most numbers is two fold – one they seem abstract to people leveraging them, even if they are researched, and two they simply don’t know what to do with them. Making better decisions with metrics is a talk that helps someone transform the numbers they have into something useable for the people who need them.

The instructor:

Adam Thomas – Technologist, product expert, consultant, speaker, writer, strategist

What can we learn by following our curiosity, embracing the unknown, and creating amidst chaos?

This is the question that propels Adam Thomas’s career as a technologist, product expert, and all-around thinker and creator. His answer so far? We can learn that our potential is limitless and we have an amazing array of options for living, working, and playing better.

Seizing every opportunity to dive deep into these topics and more, Adam regularly holds his signature workshop on product strategy, management, and leadership, publishes his newsletter on all things tech- and product-related, and is frequently booked as a speaker on podcasts, conferences, and other forums dedicated to bright ideas and big possibilities.

Situating the world of products within the contexts of culture and behavioral psychology, Adam breaks down technical subject matter into easy-to-grasp concepts, illuminating the insights that tech leaders, product developers, and brands can use to do more and do better when it comes to their product decisions.