DIY Electronics

In this workshop, you’ll learn about basic electronics and start experimenting with circuit prototyping. We’ll build projects that make light patterns and cool noises as we explore LEDs, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, transistors and more. This is a hands-on learning experience with minimal theory and almost no math. Once you become familiar with the components, you’ll be able to rebuild and modify your projects, as well as make 3D sculptural electronics. By the end of the course, you’ll have the know-how to incorporate household materials into your projects.

What You’ll Learn

• The principles of simple electronics and how to apply them to your projects
• How to build, recognize and troubleshoot electronic circuits
• How to adapt or hack existing electronics to make unique projects

Who Should Register 

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. You don‘t need any previous experience in electronics to enroll, but you should be prepared to problem-solve and work on projects that require trial and error.

More Information 

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. 

There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Details

Jun 29–Jul 10, 2026 1A no class on July 3	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $895
	Instructor Graham Gordon / Andy Peterson	Waitlist

Jun 29–Jul 10, 2026 1B no class on July 3	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $895
	Instructor Graham Gordon / Andy Peterson	Register

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Graham Gordon	Register

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Graham Gordon	Register