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SUMMARY:Automata and Beyond: Playing with Kinetic Sculpture at Arrowmont
DESCRIPTION:Automata and Beyond: Playing with Kinetic Sculpture\nDates: May 31 – June 5\, 2026Skill Level: IntermediateFocus Areas: Sculpture\, Automata\, Special Topics\, Mixed MediaCourse Fee: $852.00 \nDiscover the fascinating world of movement\, mechanics\, and storytelling in Automata and Beyond: Playing with Kinetic Sculpture\, an immersive mixed-media workshop designed for intermediate artists ready to bring their creations to life. \nThis hands-on course explores the core principles of automata—kinetic figurative sculptures powered by mechanical movement\, while encouraging experimentation\, creative problem-solving\, and imaginative design. \nWorkshop Overview\nStudents will begin by learning foundational methods for creating mechanical movement before exploring a variety of systems used to animate sculptural forms. \nTechniques and concepts explored include: \n\nCams and levers\nPulleys and belt systems\nCounterweights and balance\nMagnets and mechanical motion\nNatural movement powered by wind or water\nMixed-media approaches to kinetic sculpture\n\nThroughout the workshop\, students will engage in active experimentation and trial-and-error learning while developing ideas for movement and interaction within their work. \nHands-On Exploration & Creative Innovation\nThe workshop places a strong emphasis on playful discovery and creative exploration\, encouraging participants to approach the process with curiosity and an open mind. Students will learn how to generate ideas for movement\, troubleshoot mechanical challenges\, and develop unique sculptural solutions. \nBy the end of the course\, each participant will create a small personal kinetic sculpture or automata piece to take home\, whether fully completed or still evolving as part of their creative process. \nA Dynamic Mixed-Media Experience\nPerfect for artists interested in sculpture\, engineering\, storytelling\, or interactive art\, this workshop offers an exciting opportunity to push creative boundaries while gaining practical experience with movement-based design and construction techniques. \nLearn More – https://arrowmont.org/workshop/automata-and-beyond-playing-with-kinetic-sculpture/
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LOCATION:Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts\, 556 Parkway\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
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