Name: Demystifying AI: Machine Learning on Micro:bit
Start: 2026-06-27T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-27T16:00:00+01:00
Location: LCB Depot

Demystifying AI: Machine Learning on Micro:bit

for artists interested in training their own machine learning model from their own small data sets.
About this Event

AI is not magic.

In this workshop we look at how you can create your own Machine Learning Model using the Micro:bit.

Your tutor will show you how a closed off, small data set AI model can be trained and used to recognise movement and gestures. You will collect motion data, train a machine learning model to detect patterns, then program the micro:bit to run that model.

Micro:bit CreateAI is a free, browser-based tool that lets you train a micro:bit to recognise your physical movements (clapping, waving, jumping, etc.) using the device's accelerometer. Micro:bit Educational Foundation

You will finish the workshop with your very own personally trained interactive artwork, and an insight into pop culture AI tools.

This workshop is suitable for someone who:

Anyone with an interest in AI and what happens under the hood.
Wants to do practical work and discuss how the tech is developing.

This workshop is not for someone who:

Is hoping for a high level programming course.
Is not for making generative artworks with Language or Image models.
Doesn’t want to broaden their understanding of AI.

You will need:

Laptop that connects to the internet.
A web browser of your choice installed. (Chrome recommended)
Micro:bit with micro usb cable.

** If you need to borrow a laptop or Micro:bit please select the item as an add-on when selecting your ticket.

About the tutor:

Dr Sean Clark is an artist researcher and curator based in Leicester with over 20 years experience in art and technology. He makes use of AI in his own work and is interested in its influence on creativity.

http://interactdigitalarts.uk

About New Media Art Club:

New Media Art Club is a Leicester-based community interest company that explores and creates art through emerging digital technologies. We operate from LCB Depot's creative business hub with our co-working studio lab, CoLab.

We create digital art through residency bootcamps, exhibitions and workshops, supported by our Tool Library of digital equipment to lend. We organise regular activities like Ableton Users' Group and Troubleshoot Crit Club.

Our goal is to grow a collaborative network that connects Leicester's digital artists, providing workspace access, career advice and exhibition opportunities whilst building a supportive creative community.

http://linktr.ee/newmediaartclub