Mechanical movement for automata with Nunhead Tim Stevenson

Ref: SLW38296

Location: West Dean
£506
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About this course

You will learn the basics of mechanical movement for automata and you will go away with your own working mechanism to create an automaton of your own.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Nunhead Tim Stevenson

Tim is a self-taught maker who has been making automata for many years and currently designs them for Timberkits. 

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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