Step into the world of creativity, technology, and design with our hands-on "Layers of Light" workshop — the perfect experience for aspiring makers, future engineers, and curious minds of all ages!
In this session, you’ll build a stunning multi-layered interactive paper lamp, featuring laser-cut designs and glowing light effects. Each layer is spaced to create a beautiful 3D depth illusion — making your lamp not just a device, but a piece of illuminated art.
You'll bring your lamp to life using the ESP8266 microcontroller and a vibrant LED strip. Program your lamp to glow in custom colors and animations using RobiumCode, a beginner-friendly block-based coding platform that makes it easy (and fun!) to learn the logic behind programming and hardware control.
This workshop is perfect for ages 8 to 17, with instructions tailored to different experience levels. Younger participants will use visual coding blocks, while older or more advanced students can explore the concepts of microcontroller programming, libraries, and interactive lighting.
Best of all, you’ll take your custom-built smart lamp home — a glowing reminder of your creativity, problem-solving skills, and the magic of making.
Location
Richmond Library Annexe,
Quadrant Road, Richmond TW9 1DH
This workshop has 1 lesson (2 hours), from 11.00 to 13.00 on 13 Jul'25
This workshop is ready for age 8+
Girls and boys are very welcome!