Automata & Kinetic Sculpture: Live Zoom Workshop

Automata & Kinetic Sculpture: Live Zoom Workshop

Explore Moving Art and Mechanical Toys from Home

Discover the fascinating world of automata, mechanical toys, and kinetic sculpture in this engaging live online workshop. Perfect for beginners and advanced makers alike, this session will guide you through key mechanisms and creative techniques to bring your own moving art project to life.
After your booking, your tutor will email you to arrange a convenient day and time for your live Zoom session.
This workshop consists of one live Zoom session.

What You Will Learn

– Understand core mechanical principles including cams, pulleys, and linkages
– Build and assemble simple kinetic structures using wood, wire, and found objects
– Learn silver soldering and basic metalworking for custom parts
– Explore optional motor, relay, and Arduino basics to add electronic movement
– Design and personalize a small automaton or kinetic sculpture with your own creative story

By the end of the session, you’ll have a working kinetic sculpture and the skills to continue exploring automata and motion art independently.

What’s Included

– One live Zoom session with expert tuition
– Step-by-step demonstrations and interactive guidance
– A preparation guide with suggested tools, wood, metal pieces, and simple electronics
– Creative ideas and resources for automata and kinetic art inspiration

Duration and Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the agreed 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 enthusiasts eager to build mechanical art at home
– Artists looking to integrate motion into their creative practice
– Gift-makers wanting to craft unique, interactive art pieces

Join Us Online

Make and Master connects creative learners with talented tutors through inspiring live Zoom workshops. This automata and kinetic sculpture class offers the excitement of engineering and storytelling in one project, giving you the skills to design moving art from the comfort of your home. Book your spot today and bring your kinetic ideas to life.