Wooden Automata: Bring Sculptures to Life with Movement

Start the course by finding out a little about Eduardo Salzane's journey as an artist so far. He talks about how he entered the world of automata after working in fields like social communication, photography, and puppet theater.

Continue with a brief history of automata and their basic mechanisms. Eduardo also gives advice on selecting the appropriate tools and wood to keep your project sustainable.

Kick off your creative process with a sketch detailing all the individual elements. Define the size of each piece before learning to cut the wood and put it all together using nails and glue.

Now it's time to bring your creation to life! Eduardo teaches you to build the mechanics of your automaton, establishing where to place the holes and axes to hold you piece together and achieve the desired movement of each piece. Next, build the crank and see where best to position it before making any necessary adjustments.

To round out the course, add the finishing touches to your piece and make sure it's all correctly assembled. By the end of this course, you'll have a dynamic wooden automaton built from scratch with love and care and brimming with your own personal touch.