Vape Mic Workshop: Build a microphone out of a disposable vape

In a world of products planned for obsolescence, disposable vapes reign supreme as pieces of modern technology that are almost never properly recycled. While the Frozen Lush vape juice may run out, the battery, sensor, and sturdy housing are still perfectly usable…

In this completely beginner friendly workshop, participants will be guided through the reassembly of disposable vape components and the addition of a microphone element to make their very own Vape Mic (patent pending).

Bring your own vapes if you have any, or ask your dirty, filthy nicotine addicted friends if they have any!!!!

NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE NEEDED

Who is this class for?
For anyone addicted or formerly addicted to vaping, or anyone remotely interested in sound or music.

Your instructors:

The Disengineering Society is a hardware hacking collective and a publisher of educational materials. Disengineering’s publications go hand-in-hand with their widely offered hardware-hacking workshops that emphasize chaos, radical collaboration, electronic screeches, and a devout commitment to combating “planned obsolescence”. @disengineering dis.engineering

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Learn the basics of carving wood with hand tools to produce a fun and functional piece!

Spoon carving is not something easily done in one sitting. The purpose of this class is to educate students on the tools and processes involved in crafting a unique hardwood utensil. During the class, students will learn the difference between hardwood and softwood, the qualities of wood grain, and how to work with the wood that they have selected for their piece.

Students will be taught how to carve out the inner bowl of their spoon with gouges, shape the exterior and handle with carving knives, and refine the shape with rasps and files. Sanding and finishing will be explained as students may not reach this stage during the class time, and this is a process that can take multiple days!

This is a skills-learning class, and participants are not guaranteed to go home with a finished product. Students will be able to return to NYC Resistor during Craft Nights to access hand tools to work on their pieces to their satisfaction.

Who is this class for?

Beginner/Intermediate woodworkers, no prior experience needed

Your Instructor:

Atlas Thomas is a multimedia sculptor with experience working with mediums such as ceramics, textiles, glass, and wood. He learned the art of spoon carving at Pratt Institute, and was a member of the Fine Arts Woodshop Staff Spoon Club for 2 years.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Ever wanted to build software but felt overwhelmed by code? Or maybe you’re a developer curious about how AI is transforming the development workflow? Welcome to the Vibe Coding Workshop – where you’ll learn to harness AI agents to build real, functional software through natural conversation – whether that’s websites, tools, games, or interactive experiences. Everyone will leave with a unique project they didn’t think they could create – perhaps even a fully functional web app for multiple users.

In this hands-on workshop, instructor Noah Eisenbruch will take you from creating simple single-page experiences to building complex, dynamic projects. You’ll see what’s truly possible through a showcase of diverse vibe-coded creations: games like Weather Worsener (nerktendo.com/weather-worsener), retro interfaces (nerktendo.com), fully functional services with user authentication and updatable profiles (linkp.ee), and investor-ready startup demos (nerktendo.com/domainflip). Have a dream company you’ve always wanted to start? This is the perfect workshop to bring that vision to life. We’ll cover the fundamentals of communicating effectively with AI coding assistants, understanding what they can (and can’t) do, learning how to pick the right tool to fit your needs, and mastering how to guide AI toward your vision. By the end, you’ll have created a real project – and for those interested, you can work with the instructor after class for help deploying your project to the web with options ranging from free to paid hosting solutions.

Whether you’re a complete beginner who’s never written code, or an experienced developer looking to 10x your prototyping speed, this workshop has something for you. Beginners will leave empowered to build their ideas without traditional coding barriers. Advanced developers will discover prompt engineering strategies, rapid iteration techniques, and tips for collaborating with AI as a thinking partner. Come curious, leave equipped with the skills to turn any idea into reality – all by learning to speak the language of AI.

Who is this class for:

This workshop welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced developers!

-> Beginners: No coding experience required. You’ll learn everything from scratch – even absolute beginners will be able to tackle advanced projects in this workshop.
-> Intermediate/Advanced developers: Come learn AI delegation strategies, rapid prototyping techniques, and modern AI-assisted workflows.

Requirements – everyone needs:
-> A laptop with a web browser
-> A free account with an AI coding assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini, Codeium, or similar)

Recommended setup for getting hands-on faster:
-> An AI desktop app like Claude Desktop for easier interaction
-> Visual Studio Code installed (https://code.visualstudio.com/Download) with your AI service configured (if you know how – not required)

Optimal setup (highly recommended if you plan to continue vibe coding):
-> A paid subscription to an AI platform (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or Cursor). While free tiers work, they have usage limits that you may encounter during the workshop. A paid subscription will ensure uninterrupted building during the workshop and will be invaluable as you continue your vibe coding journey.

Don’t forget:
-> An idea you’d like to build (or come ready to brainstorm!)

Your Instructor:

Noah Eisenbruch is an interdisciplinary artist and product manager who has been exploring AI-assisted development and making complex software creation accessible through vibe coding. He’s passionate about demystifying technology and empowering people to build through the power of conversational AI.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Dragtronics: Bubblemania – learn how to take apart bubble guns to make ANYTHING blow bubbles! This workshop will introduce the basics of circuits, soldering, and how to begin taking apart electronic toys to use the interesting parts. All supplies will be provided, and attendees will leave with their own bubble-blowing object. While the dragtronics series is designed with nightlife performers and applications in mind, you don’t have to be a performer to enjoy this workshop -all are welcome!

This class is for all levels and geared towards beginners in circuit hacking and electronics. We’ll cover the basics of circuits and soldiering in this project!

Your Instructors:

Kay is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and creative technologist based in Brooklyn, NY. They are a graduate of NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications graduate program, where they focused on wearable electronics and human-computer interaction. Kay has been working as a freelance costume designer since 2018, and their costume work has been seen onstage at Bonnaroo, King of Drag, and on ‘Whatcha Packin’ for RuPaul’s Drag Race S16. Kay is passionate about making education around technology accessible, and is the co-creator of the Dragtronics workshop series, along with Priyanka Makin.

Priyanka Makin is a computer engineer and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of identity and nature through motors, materials, and humor. She’s a SparkFun Electronics alum, graduate of the Interactive Telecommunications Program at NYU, and a 2025 Open Hardware Summit Fellow.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Join us for a hands-on introduction to screen printing! In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of the process and walk through each step of creating a screen. Using vinyl stencils, we’ll quickly make screens and print custom designs onto t-shirts. You’ll get a chance to practice setting up, inking, and pulling prints, and by the end, you’ll have your own shirt to take home.

If you’d like, you can bring a simple vector design (think bold shapes and clean lines) to use for your screen. Otherwise, we’ll have some designs ready for you to choose from. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and a t-shirt you’d like to print on. New shirts can also be purchased during the workshop.

This workshop will be taught by two instructors:

Woody Poulard (aka GRNCH) is a Brooklyn-based artist/musician whose work focuses on generative audio-reactive visual installations and performances. He uses creative coding applications like TouchDesigner to generate real-time visuals, Blender for 3D design, and Ableton for music production. Trained in both audio and mechanical engineering, Woody also makes physical sculptures using digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing.

Mean Gene is a member at NYC Resistor, an anti-surveillance advocate, an artist, designer, printmaker, and the head of product at a small cybersecurity startup

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/