Intro to Creative Breadboarding (Two Week Course)

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- THIS IS A TWO PART COURSE - YOU MUST GO TO BOTH SESSIONS IF YOU ARE NOT AT WEEK 1 YOU CANNOT ATTEND WEEK 2

In this hands-on DIY workshop, we'll explain how and why breadboards are used in creative circuit design and get you started building right away. We'll build an oscillator that can make a speaker buzz. We'll explore how this works, and then expand upon the simple oscillator to create some of the basic parts of a synthesizer on your breadboard.

No experience with electronics, synthesizers, or breadboarding is required. Beginners are encouraged to come!

Taught by: Jon Daries

• WEEK 1 Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

• WEEK 2 Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location is the same for both weeks @ Synth Library Portland 123 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 012, Portland OR 97232 (map) Enter from parking lot on 2nd avenue side if coming from 3rd avenue it's down the outer large staircase nearer Burnside Bridge PARKING: Be sure to arrive early to account for parking. Parking in adjacent 2nd ave lot is not free so you will need to pay $5/hr if parking there. There are several places open to street parking at that time of day, with two hour visitor spots allowing for a free parking experience. Check east of our building and MLK/Grand avenues.

$30 The cost of the workshop includes a breadboard and parts, which you can take home. Signing up at the link covers total cost to attend both week 1 and week 2 together Tickets are required to attend. Admission covers the cost of parts for the build along with an instructor fee, and assists Synth Library Portland with overhead costs for our space.

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