Textile Sensors and Soft Switches with Victoria Manganiello Fall 2025

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the intersection of textiles and electronics by creating soft switches and sensors using traditional sewing and knitting techniques. We will experiment with three different types of fabric-based switches, incorporating conductive thread, snaps, buttons, and other sewing notions to design interactive textile circuits. This workshop is ideal for artists, designers, and makers interested in soft circuitry, e-textiles, and wearable technology. No prior electronics experience is required. 

This workshop includes a material kit curated by Victoria and is an additional charge. Please see the break down below: 
$18 material kit + $10 USPS Priority Shipping (US)
$18 material kit + $30 USPS Priority Shipping + Customs Fees (Canada)
Please contact us at events@surfacedesign.org for pricing details if you are outside of the United States and Canada and would like to take this workshop. 
 

Workshop Session 1: Saturday, October 25, 5-7PM ET  (convert timezone)

Moderated Meetup: Thursday, October 30, 7-8PM ET  (convert timezone)

Workshop Session 2: Saturday, November 1, 5-7PM ET (convert timezone)

All sessions will be held via Zoom Meetings and Saturday sessions will recorded. Video recordings will be available within 24 hours of each session and are accessible to participants for one year.