Hi everyone,
Following a hugely positive response to the initial post COURSE: Mechanical Movement for Automata by ‘Nunhead Tim’ Stevenson, we now have dates in mind to accommodate two Groups for a 2-part course, with the potential for project-oriented part 3’s to be organised down the line.
At the bottom of this post, you can throw your name into the hats for the chance to participate, but please take a moment to read this key information first (with more detail in the initial post linked above).
Overview:
A hands-on introduction to mechanical movements of different kinds, from automata maker and educator ‘Nunhead Tim’ Stevenson. All materials for the mechanism will be supplied, and you will go away with a simple hand-cranked mechanism which can be used as a basis for an automaton of your own. More info about Tim and the Course here.
The course will be split into two parts taking place on two separate days, with the possibility of a Part 3 added if desired:
- Part 1: Cams - the rotating cog or otherwise that translates the form of movement
- Part 2: Linkages - the connecting links and joints to transmit force
- Part 3 (tbc): Project support, with Tim offering advice on any planned or initiated projects
Dates
- February Group: Part 1, Sunday 15th; Part 2, Sunday 22nd Feb, 2 - 5pm
- March Group: Part 1, Sunday 15th; Part 2, Sunday 22nd March, 2 - 5pm
Course details
- Clean room table
- SLMS members only
- 3 hours (with possible overrun if needed)
- Practical, with demonstrations/discussions
- Take home the kit afterwards
- Cost: Kit (£7.50) plus facilitator fee (recommended donation £10-£15)
- Small group (max 8 people)
How to participate
7 names will be drawn at random from under the names of the Group host in each Group List below, with names announced on Tuesday 10th, 8pm. You can put your name down under the February Group, the March Group, or both if you are available for both and want to maximise your chances of participating this time. Just edit the post and add your username somewhere under mine and Lia’s, who will be supporting Tim where necessary.
February Group Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd Feb, 2pm - 5pm
- @MarcG (host)
- @stefanoromano
- @Brendon_Hatcher
- @hmtkd
- @Tanhc
- @platinumnqueen22
- @Clive
- @El_Kento
- @jonnyc
- @MattPritchard
11.@WesleyNelson - @Immanuel
March Group Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd March, 2pm - 5pm
- @Lia (host)
- @Karin
- @Brendon_Hatcher
- @Cheese_Law
- @Beccaartist
- @mwalmsley
- @dmagliola
- @jonnyc
- @FunkyGroover
- @MattPritchard
- @WesleyNelson
- @pavasaris1000
- @Ariane
- @Rysia
- @Immanuel
Given the high demand, please double check the dates and ensure that you are able to attend both the dates in the Group(s) that you are putting your name towards.
Think that’s all folks, get in touch with any questions, and happy making!
