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Automata Tinkering Global Workshop
The next running of our Automata Tinkering Global Workshop starts on 25th January. This will be the 7th edition of the course. Book now for the early-bird price.
Join our community for 6 weeks of exploring mechanisms, materials and storytelling online. Plus online studio visits and interviews with CMT artists.
You will receive 3 different automata kits and a book to work with… Automata Tinkering Global Workshop - January 2022 - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
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Where to Visit?
You can see all of our currently open and touring exhibitions listed here: Now and Future - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
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Mechanics Alive! in Herstmonceux
Mechanics Alive! One of our touring Exhibitions is on at The Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, UK until 17 September Spectacular hands-on science among domes & telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory. Large interactive mechanisms alongside our automata. More info: cabaret.co.uk/exhibitio…
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Show Opens 22 July
We are installing our touring exhibition Cabaret Mechanical Marvels this week. Here, Stephen Guy introduces the team to the fantastic Ensemble Workshop. The exhibition features 15 pieces of automata, interactives and artefacts from our collection. It opens at The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells on 22nd July and runs to 2nd October. more info: Cabaret Mechanical Marvels - Amelia
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Made in Stithians Video
It’s back! Made in Stithians: a portrait of Paul Spooner at work Launched today with £1/$1 off for limited period on the download. download or stream
What do artists do all day?
In 1993, the filmmaker Gary Alexander, followed Paul Spooner through the stages of his working process as he attempted to make a new piece of automata in a single day. Nearly 20 years later the video has been remastered for digital and re-released (2022) for a new audience of makers, tinkerers and automata enthusiasts. Some of his other work is also shown. Running time: 35 minutes.
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New - Fabricating Motion Automata Workshop
We are delighted to announce a pilot of our new online workshop led by Stephen Guy. It’s so exciting to be able to take this tried and tested workshop that we have been delivering in-person since 2013 and to develop it into an online version - Fabricating Motion - to share with our community of makers from around the world. Starts October 2022 More info
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Automata Tinkering Global Workshop
The 6th running of Automata Tinkering Global Workshop starts 21 Sept. Book now for early-bird price 🦜 Places go fast. Join our community: 6 weeks of exploring mechanisms, materials and storytelling online + online studio visits / interviews with CMT artists. more info and booking
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Family Workshop June 1st
We have 3 pieces on display in Little Mashers in St Leonards and we’re running a family workshop 1st June using our Cardboard Automata Kit to make your own machines.
To book a ticket click here
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Cardboard Automata Kit
Now available in our online shop - the legendary cardboard automata kit!
Start tinkering and creating your own designs with this versatile kit. You will start understand the basic mechanisms including cams, drives and cranks as you put the kit together and try out different designs.
Developed by @firetheinventor this tried and tested kit has been enjoyed by visitors to our exhibitions and accompanying workshops for over 10 years. It has also been part of our online Automata Tinkering Global Workshops since 2020.
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Our Previous Show in Derby
at the Museuma of Making ran from 10 Dec - 13 Mar 2022 but you can still see the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre - virtual version. Although it may not stay online forever - let us know if it’s gone! Our other previous shows are here.
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Last Few Places - now sold out
You can join the waitlist for our next Automata Tinkering Global Workshop is starting on May 10th. Join our community for 6 weeks of exploring mechanisms, materials and storytelling online. More info and booking