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Mud Volts: Permacomputing Workshop
1 March @ 13:00 – 15:00
Plants are good. Electricity is fun. What happens when we bring the two together?
Inspired by Sunjoo Lee’s Electric Garden, this community session will build a collection of soil-based microbial fuel cells, also known as “mud cells”, which generate small amounts of electricity through the metabolic processes of soil bacteria. Each plant pot becomes a living power source.
Participants will work together to build mud cells and collectively decide on a low-power device to power during the session. The workshop invites reflection on how technology can be designed with adaptability, care and ecological awareness in mind.
All materials are provided. The session is free to attend.
Event details
Date: Sunday 1 March
Time: 1-3pm
Entry: Free
About the organiser:
This workshop is hosted by the Permacomputing community, a gathering dedicated to cultivating resilient and sustainable approaches to technology. The group shares skills, explores regenerative and low-tech computing practices, and encourages hands-on maintenance and repair. At a time when extractive and high-impact technologies dominate culture, Permacomputing seeks to build alternatives rooted in transparency and care.
The Permacomputing club runs every Monday, 6:30-7:30pm at SET Social. You can learn more here.
You can learn more at: permacomputing.net/principles
Mud Volts forms part of SET Social’s March Community Day and Market. You can find full details of the day’s programme here.