Tue – Thu: 10.15am, 11.30am, 2.45pm & 4pm
Duration of workshop: 60min
Number of participants: 20 – 25
WORKSHOP
Playmaking Session
This workshop is available for school groups only.
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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.
Dates & Times
Ticket Prices
Workshop only: $5
Workshop with one exhibition: $8
Workshop with two or more exhibitions: $13
1 accompanying educator is admitted for free with every 5 paying students.
Gallery
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Discovering ways to create mechanisms to make a machine move.
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Incorporating an array of materials into their creations.
Educator's Resources
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Suggested Educational Visit Itineraries
Browse through our suggested itineraries for school groups to plan a visit to ArtScience Museum with your students.Popular itineraries
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Preparing For Your Visit
Essential information you need to organise a group visit to the Museum and make the most of your time here.Popular guide information
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