The House of Automata (Automatomania) is proud to be taking part and is offering tours beetween 11am and 5pm on the day.
More info here.

Time: Sat 10.00 – 17.00 MAC and Altyre Studio
Dates: Sat 6th March 2010
Block size: 1 day workshop
Tutors Name: Maria and Michael Start
Tel: 01309 691692 or 07790 719097
e-mail: m.start70@btinternet.com

From Mobiles to Machines, movement in art can be as subtle as breath on a feather or as powerful as an explosion. This course will help you to make your art move.

10.00-12.00 MAC Classroom
Introduction to the subject, exploring classic methods that artists (2D & 3D) have used to introduce movement into their work, from Water Grotto’s to Kinetic art.
The morning then looks at simple mechanics using natural power sources (wind, water, sand and hand) and low voltage electrics.

12.00-1.00 Packed lunch and transfer to Automata Studio on the Altyre Estate near Forres (transport provided if needed)
1.00-2.30 A tour of the cavernous automata workshop with demonstrations of mechanical movement from eating and dancing to waterfalls and lightning.
2.30-5.00 Hands on. Learn the basics to enable you to get your work moving and build a simple model showing a classic principle of movement.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and inspiring the use of movement in your work. The course includes a follow up consultation for each participant to help bring your work to life. Aimed at what type of student: All levels of ability (adults)

Max number students: Maximum 12 (minimum 6)
Equipment needed from MAC: Chairs and Screen for projector if possible.
What should students bring: Notebook and pencil.

Costs:
• £65 includes follow up help session.
• Lunches – Bring packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided

Additional information – booking directly with M&M Start

(The Antique Automata come to life on Thurs 18th at 4pm and Saturday 20th at 12.30 –  Free).

An Exhibition of Push button Automata from Britains Finest Modern Makers
Plus a Selection of 19th Century Clockwork Automata

Brought to you by Automatomania and Moray Art Centre
www.automatomania.com

Manipulate Festival at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh 2nd-6th February 2010

An exhibition by AutomatomaniA and Cabaret Mechanical Theatre called Living Mechanicals.
From Birth to Death, with all the messy bits in between, automata show life as it really isn’t…predictable! The automata here function both as instructor and entertainer in a push button exhibition of classic pieces by modern makers.

Brought together by London’s Cabaret Menchanical Theatre and Scotland’s AutomatomaniA, the art of mechanism comes to life with a seductive wiggle or a physical jerk from the characters made by Paul Spooner, Matt Smith and Geoff Felix.

Forum: Daschund Lovers

Time: Sat 10.00 – 17.00 MAC and Altyre Studio
Dates: Sat 6th March 2010
Block size: 1 day workshop
Tutors Name: Maria and Michael Start
Tel: 01309 691692 or 07790 719097
e-mail: m.start70@btinternet.com

From Mobiles to Machines, movement in art can be as subtle as breath on a feather or as powerful as an explosion. This course will help you to make your art move.

10.00-12.00 MAC Classroom
Introduction to the subject, exploring classic methods that artists (2D & 3D) have used to introduce movement into their work, from Water Grotto’s to Kinetic art.
The morning then looks at simple mechanics using natural power sources (wind, water, sand and hand) and low voltage electrics.

12.00-1.00 Packed lunch and transfer to Automata Studio on the Altyre Estate near Forres (transport provided if needed)
1.00-2.30 A tour of the cavernous automata workshop with demonstrations of mechanical movement from eating and dancing to waterfalls and lightning.
2.30-5.00 Hands on. Learn the basics to enable you to get your work moving and build a simple model showing a classic principle of movement.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and inspiring the use of movement in your work. The course includes a follow up consultation for each participant to help bring your work to life. Aimed at what type of student: All levels of ability (adults)

Max number students: Maximum 12 (minimum 6)
Equipment needed from MAC: Chairs and Screen for projector if possible.
What should students bring: Notebook and pencil.

Costs:
• £65 includes follow up help session.
• Lunches – Bring packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided

Additional information – booking directly with M&M Start