SynthBirds: Workshop for 18 - 25 year olds

Make your own SynthBird with Sound artist, Håkan Lidbo (Sweden)

Mixing DIY electronics, music and bird biology; in this workshop you will make  your own SynthBird, an electronic musical instrument. Swedish sound artist Håkan Lidbo will guide you through the process to put the circuitry together and learn how to make your SynthBird tweet! SynthBirds sound through the interaction of light on a sensor – play with light to play your bird!

The workshop will start with a tour of the Scott Myles ’Head in a Bell’ exhibition. Participants can take their SynthBirds home.

Free, booking required via GoMA website,  limited places

Please note: Participants will use soldering irons as part of this activity. No prior experience is necessary.

Presented in partnership with Glasgow LIfe as part of GoMA's Saturday Art Club