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Friday, September 29 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jewelbots Build Workshop (1 of 2)

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Looking for a fun way to spark your child's interest in coding? Consider Jewelbots.
Join us for:
  • An entry-level coding workshop geared towards kids (also fun for grownups)
  • Facepainting
  • Coding for Arduino!
  • A Craft Table
  • Learning and fun for all ages!

A hands-on event for kids and adults ages 8 and up to dig in and learn to code in C++ via the Jewelbots API. The goal of the event is to introduce adults and kids alike to the fun and magic of coding while learning about connected hardware and making new friends!

This a fun, inclusive family-friendly event for experienced coders and newbies alike.

This event is free and open to anyone that wants to attend and watch, but if you wish to rent a Jewelbot for the workshop, you'll need to reserve one in advance here:
    https://cppcon2017.eventbrite.com/
You'll also need a laptop with Linux, MacOS, or Windows (Chromebooks without Linux do not work). Save time and pre-download the Arduino IDE.

You can also purchase your own Jewelbot to bring to the workshop.

Note to participants that need to leave early: If you wish to attend the workshop please attend the first part starting at 6:30. The second part (from 7:30 to 8:30) is optional, providing additional time for further exploration.

Speakers
avatar for Sara Chipps

Sara Chipps

CEO, Jewelbots
Sara Chipps is a JavaScript developer based in NYC. She has been working on Software and the Open Source Community since 2001. She’s been obsessed with hardware and part of Nodebots since 2012.  She is the CEO of Jewelbots, a company dedicated towards drastically changing th... Read More →



Friday September 29, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
UNIVAC (409) Meydenbauer Center