Pride in STEM Festival: Floppy Disk Lamp / June 20 / 12-1:45pm
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Make Your Own DIY E-Waste Floppy Disk Lamp!
Give vintage technology a bright new purpose in our DIY E-Waste Floppy Disk Lamp workshop! Using reclaimed floppy disks, LED lighting components, and decorative materials, you'll design and assemble a unique portable lamp that combines retro tech nostalgia with modern creativity.
Why This Activity is Exciting for Everyone:
- Creative Upcycling: Transform discarded floppy disks into a functional piece of art you can use and display.
- Discover Technology: Explore a piece of computing history and learn about the technology that once stored our digital world.
- Hands-On Making: Perfect for makers, crafters, tinkerers, and anyone who enjoys building with their hands.
- Functional & Fun: Create a custom lamp that's both eye-catching and practical.
- Fun for All Ages: Adults and kids can work together to reimagine old technology in a creative new way.
Details:
- Cost: Ticket covers materials for one custom portable floppy disk lamp (adults must accompany children).
- Registration: No advance registration is required, but signing up makes it easy to add the event to your calendar and reserve your spot.
Drop in anytime during activity hours and build your own glowing masterpiece from reclaimed floppy disks and other tech-inspired materials!
This event is part of our Pride in STEM Festival!
Getting Here & What to Expect:
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).
Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.
If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366
- Put any 4 items from this selection of products into your cart, and the lowest price item will automatically ring up free! No code needed.
- Only applies to items in this collection: https://becausesciencedc.com/collections/stationery
