Maker Faire Austin 2007
Automata: Life in Wood

Maker Stage , Saturday 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Maker Stage , Sunday 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

A jaunt through the last 30 years of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre with its director who is the daughter of the founder, Sue Jackson. Glimpse some of the fantastic automata from the collection and learn about the artists who made them.

Web site: http://www.automatashop.co.uk/search.asp?types=yes&type=Designing+Kit

Project photo.

Topic(s): Arts | Crafts | Engineering | Science

Tags: automata mechanical toy kit 'build your own' caberet mechanical theatre

About the Maker(s)

Sarah Alexander
Director of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a collection of contemporary automata, which was started by her mother, Sue Jackson. Sarah has been instrumental in creating the touring and permanent Cabaret Mechanical Theatre exhibitions (currently currently 7) worldwide. She lives in London with her husband, photographer Gary Alexander. They have two daughters, Max and Akio
www.cabaret.co.uk

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10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
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