Presented by School for Poetic Computation and hosted by The National Academy of Design

About Poetic Hardware

In Poetic Hardware we learn computational hardware as a way to engage with the physical world and broaden our creative practices. This workshop is supported by a custom electronics learning kit intended for beginners to learn about analog + digital electronics, a programmable micro-controller, sensors and mechanisms through a lens of legibility and thoughtful exploration. Read more on our website.

Note: The tickets for this workshop include a materials fee.

Payment plans

Payment plans are available upon request. Please email payments@sfpc.study to request a payment plan.

Scholarships

We offer partial and full scholarships to increase access and remove financial barriers. Please use the guide below to choose the option that best reflects your financial situation. These opportunities are limited, so we encourage you to choose thoughtfully and honestly. Scholarship and Solidarity tickets will be announced via our newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter to get notified.

Solidarity rate
This discounted ticket is for those with limited financial resources. Choose this tier if you face financial instability, live paycheck to paycheck, support others with your income, or have limited savings or generational wealth.

Full scholarship
Scholarship tickets will be available two weeks before each workshop.
This option is for individuals experiencing deep financial hardship or systemic barriers. Apply if you struggle to meet basic needs, are unemployed/underemployed, have little to no income or savings, unmanageable debt, or lack family or community financial support.

Waitlist process

Once tickets for the workshop are sold out, you can sign up for the waitlist to be on standby if someone drops out of the workshop. We will let you know whether we can offer you a seat closer to the start of the workshop. If we can accommodate you, at that point you will be guaranteed a place in the class at the cost of the type of waitlist ticket you selected.

Refund policy

Refund requests accepted up to 14 days before the start of the workshop plus a payment processing fee.

Community agreement

All event attendees agree to follow the community agreement.

Accessibility information

The National Academy of Design, the venue where the workshop takes place, is wheelchair accessible. ADA restrooms are available.

Safety precautions for airborne viruses

All students, teachers, and staff are expected to wear a high quality KN95 or N95 mask at all times inside the venue to protect each other from airborne viruses. Masks will be provided. We expect you to test regularly leading up until the workshop. If you test positive or have any symptoms, we ask that you refrain from attending the workshop.