Stunning Automata & Kinetic Art: Live Zoom Workshop

Stunning Automata & Kinetic Art: Live Zoom Workshop

Create Moving Sculptures with Expert Online Guidance

Turn your creative ideas into dynamic kinetic art in this in-depth live online course. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers, these twelve live Zoom sessions cover everything from basic mechanisms to advanced motorized projects, helping you build imaginative automata and mechanical toys at your own pace.
After your booking, your tutor will email you to arrange a convenient schedule and discuss your project ideas.
This workshop consists of twelve one-hour live Zoom sessions.

What You Will Learn

– Explore mechanical principles such as cams, pulleys, linkages, and cranks
– Learn silver soldering and basic metalworking to create custom parts
– Integrate motors, relays, and Arduino coding for electronic movement
– Develop and test sketch models to refine your design
– Complete and decorate a unique automaton or kinetic sculpture

By the end of the course, you’ll have a finished kinetic artwork and the skills to design and build more complex moving pieces on your own.

What’s Included

– 12 Live Zoom sessions with expert tuition
– Step-by-step demonstrations and continuous interactive guidance
– A preparation guide with recommended tools, materials, and optional electronics
– Creative project ideas and inspiration from classic and contemporary kinetic artists

Duration and Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the agreed start date for a full refund.

Meet Your Instructor

Your workshop will be led by Tomasz Kowalski, an experienced designer and maker with many years of practice in creating handcrafted toys and playful creative projects. He focuses on approachable, step-by-step techniques that help learners understand materials, simple mechanisms, and the joy of making objects that move or tell a story. Tomasz’s patient and practical teaching style ensures that students of all levels feel supported, inspired, and confident throughout the workshop.

Perfect For

– Beginners curious about automata and kinetic sculpture
– DIY makers eager for a multi-session creative challenge
– Artists wanting to add movement and interactivity to their work
– Gift-makers seeking to create one-of-a-kind mechanical art pieces

Join Us Online

Make and Master connects creative learners with talented tutors through inspiring live Zoom workshops. This twelve-session automata and kinetic art course gives you the skills, time, and personal guidance to bring ambitious moving sculptures to life. Book your spot today and start creating your own kinetic masterpiece.