Hey friends! It was delightful and uplifting to share my first workshop / talk “The Zen of Boombox Making.” Thx to The Portal for hosting and the welcoming vibes in Marin, Dec 3, 2024.
Please watch the full presentation, enjoy the discussion on the catalyst, the craft, and connections of Makeboomboxes. I hope it comes through what a magical space it was and what a peaceful yet enthusiastic atmosphere we shared.
Love to all 25+ participants, with extra shout out to old friends Pilar, Geeta, Jeff, Ed, Laura, Adele, Z, Kelly, Svetlana and new friends Tim, David, Amy, Lee, Eric, John, Gregg, Alex, Nicole, Stephanie, Cathy, Jenn, Michael and everyone else for attending. Getting good feedback from folks on the content of the talk. It seems I have an infectious case of enthusiasm I can’t seem to shake.
This was my first time leading an immersive creative program sharing this boombox making experience. Retelling the stories of the musicality, artistry, innovative concepts, origins, and craft – it was a beautiful chance to explore what goes into creating our retro-future instrument-quality boomboxes hand-made of wood.
One of the best takeaways was group playlist we all made for the celebration / dancing / chit chat at the end. Enjoy playlist “zen of boombox making”:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3r0oj8eGF8rwv40vHlzren
I'm grateful for this joy to share about the inspiration behind the project, the making process, and why these boomboxes are more than just a product – they’re about creativity, sustainability, and community. Overall the workshop embraced connection and creativity, and was a celebration of how the old-school coolness of boomboxes meets new-age tech.
Grateful to provide this slice of making boomboxes, a new art form of a sort, and an uplifting way to share the love of music!
If you want this experience generator of a magic speaker, please join the journey by having us craft you a beautiful boombox, or get a kit to make the joy of sharing music yourself. Let’s get together, chat about design, and maybe even start crafting ideas for your own boombox.