​Diorama Theme

​We'll have a short presentation on dioramas and create interesting diorama scenes from both virtual and physical materials, maybe even heading into the Multimedia room with the sewing machines.

​We'll check out some inspiring artists, such as the works of Rex May who showed at the Oakland Museum of Art.

​Project Ideas

• ​Could you make a diorama representing your personal history?

• ​What are some fun ways to show dioramas virtually in either #webxr or an augmented reality headset?

• ​Can you make a mechanical, moving diorama?

• ​What are some famous film scenes done in dioramas?

​ Hardware Hack Night

​There is also a general hardware hack night for those that just want to create!

​Hardware hack night – each Tuesday, we welcome sudoers new and old to bring their hardware projects to the space, or simply come by to learn and tinker! All welcome, 7pm til… whomever’s left standing!

​Projects: can range from building course materials for teaching local kids electronics to a robotic arm that draws, to light projection art, to people building their own microchip boards! We provide the space, tools and peer learning – you bring your project and enthusiasm!

​○ Group Sewing: Learn to do simple mending or get help with technical fabric and textile projects. In addition to regular machines our Sewing Lab features heavy-duty industrial sewing machines and sergers. Our in house sewing guru CC has worked for Academy or Art College, Tesla, SuitX, and Zipline and has vast sewing machine repair and maintenance experience; bring your own machine to tune up for tip-top operation and sew alongside others.

​○ General Repair: Fix it Clinic’s weekly Oakland residency: bring your broken, non-functioning things – electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, fabric items, etc.– for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. First-time repairers and “Fixing Families” are heartily invited.

• ​Learn more at https://www.fixitclinic.org/ or https://sudoroom.org/wiki/FixitClinic

​About the photo:

​Inspiration from Hank Cheng, a Taiwanese Miniaturist https://ilovewoodwork.com/a-diorama-artist-creates-miniature-replicas-of-real-locations-as-a-tribute-to-beloved-locales/