Create simple and fun miniature worlds through light hearted mechanical sculptures called “automatas”. Artist Johnathan A. Roberts will demonstrate how you can put discarded objects back to life, by making sculptures from wires, cardboard, wood, and old tin cans, as well as other small items that might otherwise get thrown out, and then make the sculptures alive with simple, low-tech mechanisms such as handmade cams and cranks. Take inspiration from movies, myths, fairy tales, or everyday life — and don’t forget your sense of humor.