WORKSHOP

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For School Groups: This programme is eligible for the National Arts Council’s Tote Board Arts Grant subsidy.

Inspired by Theo Jansen’s world-famous Strandbeests — wind-powered walking “creatures” made from ordinary materials, this workshop introduces bold and simple engineering concepts. You will also invent and build your very own moving creation.

Learning Objectives

To be creative in using ordinary materials to create a mini-sculpture inspired by Theo Jansen’s
To create their designs, experiment with bold and simple engineering in a free and open-ended session.

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Discovering ways to create mechanisms to make a machine move.
Incorporating an array of materials into their creations.

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