FoL 26: RSVP for workshops and meals!

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By the community, for the community!

The annual Media Lab Festival of Learning will take place Friday, February 6, 2026! We'll get things kicked off with breakfast at 9:30 am, followed by a full day of festivities!

Submit an idea for the Crazy and Cool Pitch Session at lunch HERE!

9:30am .......................... Kick-off Breakfast
10:30am - 12:00pm ...... Workshops Session 1
12:00 - 1:30pm .............. MAS Lunch + Crazy AND Cool Pitch Session
1:30 - 3:00pm ................ Workshops Session 2
3:30 - 5:00pm ................ Workshops Session 3

5:00pm........................... Closing Sweet Treats

~* the FoL team *~

FoL 26 is brought to you by MAS, Media Lab HQ, E14 Fund, and you!

Questions? Email us at festival-of-learning@media.mit.edu 🎉 We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

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Register for Space-Limited Workshops

The majority of workshops and sessions are on a drop-in basis or open participation, but a few require RSVPs due to material limits. Please only register for these workshops if you plan to attend the full 1.5 hour session! We will add you to a waitlist if registration is already full for a session.

[WAITLIST] Register for: Introduction to Machine Sewing

By: Meghan Jordan
3:30pm-5:00pm

Learn to make your own tote bag! Discover the parts of a sewing machine, how to thread it, and master basic stitching techniques. Then put your new skills to work creating a practical tote bag you can take home and use. Perfect for complete sewing beginners!

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[WAITLIST] Register for: What the Bl*ck

By: Cyrus Clarke

10:30am-12:00pm

Demystify blockchain through play! What The Block is a hands-on multiplayer game that turns blockchain concepts into physical play. Using LEGO, NFC, and live transactions, participants learn about trust, consensus, and value by negotiating and building together .No prior blockchain knowledge required.

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[WAITLIST] Register for: Travelogue Onigiri and Miso Soup

By: Lisa Breede

10:30am-12:00pm

Take a culinary journey to Japan! Learn to make onigiri (savory rice balls) and miso soup from scratch (easy & fast). Get hands-on in the kitchen and enjoy the delicious results together.

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Volunteer for FoL!

FoL is made possible by you! Please check off how you can help FoL.

We understand that some these overlap with the workshop sessions. Consider it another opportunity to get to know the people of the Media Lab in a different way. ❤️

We'll reach out with your finalized volunteer tasks.

(Thu Feb 5, 1-5pm): Drop-in to fold agendas and decorate the lab for FoL!

9:00 -9:45 am: Set Up

10:30–11:00am: Post-breakfast cleanup / Lunch Setup

1:30—2:00pm: Post-lunch cleanup

5:00—5:30pm: Cleanup

Lunch is 12:00 - 1:30pm

Served at the Crazy and Cool Pitch presentations

Will you join lunch?

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Do you have any dietary restrictions?

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Anything else you'd like us to know?

This could include … your ideas for decorating the lab, best FoL memories, and your recent obsessions!

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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