New Materials & Experimental Media

Explore emerging materials and fabrication techniques that push the boundaries of traditional making while remaining accessible to community workshops. Learn to work with bio-materials including mycelium, bacterial cellulose, and locally-sourced organic materials for creating novel structural and artistic applications. Practice smart material integration including shape memory alloys, thermochromic materials, and phase-change materials for creating responsive objects. Develop skills in material testing, safety assessment, and documentation for experimental materials used in community settings. Create projects that explore future material possibilities while maintaining connection to traditional craft knowledge and local resource availability.