fire the inventor
London
Fire the Inventor runs practical automata or mechanical toy workshops for
schools, colleges, science centres, museums and special events. The workshops
combine art, science and technology Workshop are accompanied with a collection
of moving toys and automata for inspiration, context and study Participants
learn about the science of basic mechanisms and linkages while letting their
artistic imaginations run free A crib sheet is available for those needing to
quickly get up to speed with the basics of cogs, cams and linkages. Fire the
Inventor designs mechanical interactives for exhibitions and learning, is an
exhibition consultant and supplies educational kits. STEAM not STEM In the
language of educators, Fire the Inventor is about adding a missing ‘A’ to STEM
subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Mathematics – STEAM). Fire
the Inventor encourages a hands-on making, crafting, inventing, tinkering and
repairing culture, and giving ourselves the time and opportunity to play around
with a bunch of materials and (re)discover playful creativity.