Giant Mechanical Creations with Fire The Inventor

Part workshop, part performance, part exhibit, this mechanical ensemble workshop combines construction, art and engineering while learning some basics about mechanical movement and control.

Participants make individual cam driven automata from push-fit components and a junk box of curious and colourful random objects.  The individual machines are then linked together to create a single machine, an impressive snaking line of spinning cams, colours and shaps turned by a single handle or motor.  It's an attention-grabbing display and artwork.  Other interactive mechanical exhibits will also be on display.

Suitable for all ages (young children will need adult help).

The machines cannot be taken away, but there's plenty of opportunity for great photos and videos.