1–4pm Tuesday 27 April 2010
Facilitator: QPASTT, mervin Jarman
Cost: Free
Bookings: invitation only
Many community organisations recycle ex-government ICT. But hardware is of little value unless people have the software, skills and inclination to use it.
In workshops run by Edge Resident mervin, recent refugees to Australia will learn the skills they need to engage in an increasingly digital [...]
12.30–2.30pm 10 April 2010
Facilitator: Douglas Cartwright
Cost: $15 (limited to 15 participants)
Book: email The Edge or pay on the day
In this workshop you will recycle technology to create interesting and beautiful craft objects out of disused computer components. You’ll learn how to make things like potplant holders and lampshades out of cords and plugs and whatever [...]
12–6pm Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May 2010
Who: NICTA
What: build your own micro-controller projects and share sensor data
Cost: $95
Bookings: email The Edge (cut off date for workshop registrations is Sunday 18th of April)
The city is full of information. NICTA is addressing the challenge of getting access to this information to connect with others, find out [...]
Lab 2 is designed for complete flexibility of activity and use of space; it’s more of a workshop feel, a toolkit. The Lab’s title is a nod to the types of activities an collaborative projects that will take place during the workshop sessions. Lab 2 is primarily geared toward basic electronics workshops, hardware re-engineering and [...]
The digital age is often touted as being greener than the days of typewriters and faxes because it’s reduced the amount of paper we use.
Being ‘green’, of course, is much more complicated than using less paper.
Mobile phones and computers are made of plastics and metals. Plastics are extremely toxic to the environment. When they’re thrown [...]
Students from Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) will bring their mad skills in new media, film, music, writing, art, design technology and performance to The Edge to work with Catalysts, Residents and others.
“Our students are innovative entrepreneurs who want to make a real difference on world issues.”
Check them out here.
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