Beginner Arduino Electronics Workshop

Build your first Arduino electronics project in one evening in Sebastopol!


Chimera Art Space
Chimera Art Space
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3 hours Location Sebastopol Class size 1 to 2 (public classes), 5 to 10   $125

Put some smarts into your projects and bring your ideas to life in this one evening electronics class! Arduino is the versatile open-source microcontroller behind everything from robots to home automation, and this session is made for folks with little experience in electronics, programming or microcontrollers. You'll get hands-on with an Arduino Uno and build a solid foundation in both hardware and software.
You'll start with what Arduino is and how it's used, then take a closer look at board components and models like the Uno, Mega and Nano. After exploring the Arduino IDE, you'll cover circuits, voltage, current and resistance, plus resistors, LEDs and sensors. Your Arduino starter project is the classic Blink sketch, making an LED flash on command. From there, you'll control buttons, read analog sensors, use PWM for brightness and motor speed, and debug with the Serial Monitor.
Instructors Joe Szuecs and Jim Wheaton bring years of engineering and programming know-how, plus Arduino builds ranging from a drawing robot to a remote controlled percussion unit. It's the perfect launchpad for Arduino projects for beginners you can keep tinkering with at home. The class is hosted at Chimera Arts Makerspace in Sebastopol. Grab a partner for one of the nerdiest date night ideas around! Before long, you'll be dreaming up DIY electronics projects of your own!

Upcoming dates for Beginner Arduino Electronics Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:48pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 14 Jan 2027 and 11 Mar 2027.

  • Thu, Jan 14 2027, 6pm-9pm
  • Thu, Mar 11 2027, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
  • Your own working Arduino project!
  • Use of an Arduino kit, computer and prototyping tools during class
  • Hands-on experience with circuits, sensors and coding
  • Expert guidance from an electrical engineer and a programming pro
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Enthusiasm to get hands-on and tinker!
  • A curious mind
  • Big ideas for future projects
Location

Chimera Arts Makerspace, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Beginner Arduino Electronics Workshop location
More info

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Chimera Art Space
Chimera Art Space

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Chimera Arts Space is Sonoma County’s first community arts and maker space, a nonprofit co-op nestled in Sebastopol, CA that exists to bring together and celebrate the creative spirit of the North Bay!
With tools and studios spanning digital fabrication, jewelry making, woodworking, textiles, welding, electronics, and so much more, Chimera is the kind of place where curious hands and imaginative minds find a true home. Volunteer-run and always welcoming, they host classes, open workshops, a beloved monthly First Fridays gathering complete with live music and local drinks, and community events like their annual jewelry market, Adorn. Whether you are a seasoned maker or someone just discovering the joy of creating with your hands, Chimera Arts Space throws its doors wide open for everyone!

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