WHO IS THINGAMAJIGS?
Thingamajigs is a genre-crossing arts organization that promotes music and other art forms created with made and found materials or alternate tuning systems.
Our mission is to develop and nurture the exploration of alternate materials and methods of creating sound, and promote collaborative efforts between artists and local communities.
With open workshops, performances and a robust education program, we welcome audiences/participants of all ages and backgrounds to join in the tradition of Bay Area visionaries such as Harry Partch, Lou Harrison, and John Cage.
Happenings
summer Camp
June 1st, 2026 through August 7th 2026
Thingamajigs’ CAMP 510 is a local artist-run day-camp. We believe in cultivating a community of makers who have the creative agency and confidence to help shape a better world. CAMPers explore the innovative and magic in studio art, tinkering, public art, building, book binding, screen printing, clowning, crafts, music, and more. Unique projects are carefully chosen for each week of CAMP and are scaled to be developmentally appropriate for each age group of CAMPers. Equipped with the right tools in a participatory community environment, these projects are led by professional artists and makers in the spirit of D-I-T (do it together).
Sonic Lab: Build It, Bend It, Record It!
June 29, 2026 through July 2, 2026
Invent, build, and record your own sound in this high energy four day exclusive session for creative middle schoolers. Campers will design and construct a working electronic instrument using real circuits, then explore experimental audio through graphic scores, vocal looping, field recording, and hands on studio basics. Each student leaves with a polished recording of their original sound piece.
Teaching Artists: Anais Azul and Mitch Stahlmann
Location: The Jazzschool, Berkeley, CA
Dates/Time: Four days, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuition: $500