Automata Making: Live Zoom Workshop

Automata Making: Live Zoom Workshop

Create Your Own Wooden Mechanical Toy

Step into the fascinating world of automata—mechanical wooden toys that combine art and simple engineering. In this creative live online workshop, you will design and build a moving wooden toy while learning the core mechanisms that bring it to life. Perfect for beginners and DIY enthusiasts, this is a unique chance to turn simple materials into a playful, working creation.
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 the basic mechanisms behind moving wooden toys
– Design and cut cams, cranks, and other key components
– Assemble a one-shaft automaton that moves smoothly and reliably
– Add decorative elements and paint to bring personality to your design
– Gain tips for adapting these techniques to future mechanical projects

By the end of the session, you’ll have a finished wooden automaton and the knowledge to create more imaginative kinetic toys at home.

What’s Included

– One live Zoom session with expert tuition
– Step-by-step demonstrations and interactive guidance
– A preparation guide with recommended wood pieces, simple tools, and paints
– Creative ideas for designing and decorating unique moving toys

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 wooden toy making and simple mechanics
– DIY enthusiasts looking for a creative, hands-on project
– Families who want to enjoy an engaging craft activity together
– Gift-makers interested in creating unique, hand-built moving toys

Join Us Online

Make and Master connects creative learners with talented tutors through inspiring live Zoom workshops. This automata making experience offers the joy of building a moving toy from start to finish, while learning mechanical principles you can apply to many future projects. Book your spot today and bring a touch of motion and magic to your handmade creations.