Kids Automata Making: Live Zoom Workshop

Kids Automata Making: Live Zoom Workshop

Build a Moving Wooden Toy Together at Home

Spark your child’s creativity with this fun and educational live online workshop. Designed for kids aged 7 and up (with an accompanying adult), this session introduces simple mechanical principles while guiding families step by step to create a charming moving toy. No previous experience is needed—just curiosity and imagination.
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

– Discover the basics of automata and how cams and cranks create movement
– Assemble pre-cut wooden parts safely using child-friendly tools
– Decorate and paint the toy to add unique colors and personality
– Test and fine-tune the mechanism so it moves smoothly
– Learn simple physics and engineering concepts through hands-on play

By the end of the session, each child will have a finished mechanical toy and new problem-solving and creative skills.

What’s Included

– One live Zoom session with expert tuition
– Step-by-step demonstrations and interactive guidance for kids and parents
– A preparation guide with recommended child-safe tools, wooden parts, and paints
– Creative design ideas for adding characters and decorative details

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

– Children aged 7+ with an accompanying adult
– Families seeking a creative, educational activity to enjoy together
– Kids who love building, painting, and making things work
– Parents looking for a unique gift or weekend project for their child

Join Us Online

Make and Master connects creative learners with talented tutors through inspiring live Zoom workshops. This kids automata making class combines art, science, and family fun, helping young makers build confidence and spark a lifelong love of creativity. Book your spot today and watch your child bring a moving toy to life.