Tinkerbots is a hands-on, engaging workshop in which you create a robot sculpture from electronic waste to take home. This unique experience is sure to get your tinker juices flowing!
Workshop leader Mark says:
‘You can choose bits from my vast collection, or bring your own electronic waste and I will show you how to use the tools and equipment to create your very own robot!’
Each session takes 1.5 hours. Sign up for one of three sessions on Saturday 1st November:
- 10:00 - 11:30am
- 12:00 - 13:30pm
- 14:00 - 15:30pm
What you’ll do
Join other tinkerers to:
- Design a robot with a unique story
- Use tools to dismantle waste products and put your sculpture together
- Think about waste in a new way
- And, of course, build your own robot!
Who’s this for?
Our 10am session is open to 7-12 year olds
Our 12pm session is open to 7-17 year olds
Our 2pm session is open to 13-17 year olds
What do you need to bring?
All equipment is provided. But if you have electronic waste at home that you would like to use, please feel free to bring it with you.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Every under12 booking automatically grants entry to an accompanying adult. Due to venue size, we ask that you don't bring more grown-ups so that everyone has plenty of room to create!
Additional information
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Cost
This event is free to attend. We charge a £5 booking fee, which is refunded on attending the event. Or, if you prefer, you can leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds will be processed within seven working days. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email office@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.
About the facilitator
Mark Haig is a maker and engineer with over 40 years of experience making robots. He is the creator of Gizmobots: robot artworks made from salvaged treasures found at car boot sales, skips, and scrapyards. Some are just decorative, while others have functions such as lights, radios, or Bluetooth music players!
Mark has been teaching robot building for over 10 years.
