# Event Details - **Event Name**: Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Build wearable instruments with textiles and sensors—where the body becomes sound. Ends in a live performance showcase.About this EventDescription:This 5-day hands-on intensive workshop explores the intersection of fashion, textiles, and electronic music through physical interaction and embedded systems. Participants will experiment with conductive materials, sensors, sound, and fabric to design and build wearable instruments and sew garment-based interactive sound sculptures. The workshop approaches the body as a dynamic interface for sound, where touch, movement, and physical gestures can shape musical expression and interactive sonic environments.Through a combination of lectures, technical workshops, experimentation, and studio- based making, participants will learn how to integrate textiles, electronics, and digital sound tools. The workshop introduces foundational concepts in electroacoustic composition, digital signal processing, and physical computing, while also covering practical skills such as sewing, soldering, working with sensors, and incorporating conductive materials into fabric structures. Participants will explore how sound can be generated, manipulated, and controlled through wearable systems that merge technology with the body.Designed for participants with little or no prior experience in electronics, programming, sewing, or electronic music.The workshop guides students through a structured creative process of learning, experimentation, design, prototyping, and building. Along the way, participants will develop familiarity with the Bela microcontroller, conductive sensing, Digital Audio Workstations, introductory sound design tools, basic sewing techniques, and reading patterns, while experimenting with different approaches to interaction and performance.The workshop provides access to tools such as sewing machines, soldering irons, and fabrication equipment, introduced through workshops and tutorials throughout the week. Participants will work with open-source softwares that is free and easily accessible. A laptop is required.By the end of the workshop, each participant will have designed and built their own wearable electronic instrument or garment-based interactive sound piece. The workshop will culminate in a final exhibition/performance showcase, where participants present their works and explore the performative possibilities of wearable sound systems. Participants will also have the opportunity to document their projects for their professional portfolios.No formal prerequisites are required. Participants should have basic familiarity with computers and an interest in music and sewing. No prior experience in textiles, sewing, pattern-making, soldering, physical computing, or programming is expected. These materials are meant as an introduction prior to the first day of the program; the in-person workshop itself will cover these topics in greater depth through hands-on work. Students will also receive a list of free software to download in advance.Contact Kayla (kaylayazdi@gmail.com) or Kimia (kimia@ccrma.stanford.edu) with any questions.Materials Included (valued at $85)Participants will receive a materials kit that includes:• Assorted conductive materials (conductive yarn, fibers, copper tape, etc.)• Soldering supplies and prototyping materials• Trill Craft• Wires and connectors• Prototyping boards and small electronic components• Sewing material, selected fabric and notions for building wearable prototypes• Basic sewing patternsNot Included*• Bela Microcontroller*This workshop uses the Bela microcontroller platform for building and programming wearable sound instruments.*Participants have the option to purchase the Bela microcontroller prior to the workshop. Doing so allows them to keep the instruments they build during the workshop. For those who do not purchase the hardware in advance, the Bela will be provided for use during the workshop; however, they must be returned at the end of the workshop.Schedule9AM-5PM PDTInstructorsKimia Koochakzadeh-Yazdi and Kayla Yazdi [Fashion x Electronics] https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/445fec00-81a5-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h538-dca89279-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/44ade4f0-81a5-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w1110-h740-dc1a1716-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stanford/textile-music-and-physical-interaction/100001985344795728 - **Event Categories**: workshops, it, exhibitions, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: The Knoll - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 520.29, max: 520.29, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stanford - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Knoll - **lat**: 37.4210115 - **long**: -122.1723825 - **full address**: The Knoll, 660 Lomita Court, Stanford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fbf1ca4641ae880153c6374657fe00632382a7bf2e452fa37f0d302240c0cbdc-rimg-w1200-h798-dc111314-gmir.jpg?v=1774474533 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction being held? - **A:** Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction takes place on Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Knoll, 660 Lomita Court, Stanford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction? - **A:** Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction is organized by CCRMA Summer Workshops. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Textile, Music, and Physical Interaction is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stanford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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