Playful Machines

Join Norwich Making Space for a hands-on workshop where young creatives become artists, engineers and inventors! This fun and inclusive session is all about using simple science to bring your artistic ideas to life.

Led by Luisa Smith, you’ll explore mechanisms like cams and cranks and use recycled materials to build your very own imaginative machines.

Tinker, experiment and play as you design unique automata - bringing to life the characters, creatures and creations of your imagination!

By the end of the session, you’ll take home a moving machine that shows off your creativity, problem-solving and clever engineering skills.

Tickets £10, booking essential
For children ages 7+ 
Octagon Room, St Peter Mancroft 
what3words: feed.sketch.nation

Please note that tickets only need to be purchased for children taking part in the workshop. Each child can bring one accompanying adult with them. Children must not be left unattended throughout the event.

Access Information 

We offer free Essential Companion tickets for those with access requirements and need someone to accompany them to make their visit easier and more comfortable. These can be booked online at the same time as booking a ticket to this event.

We are also running a SEND Session of this event. This session may be suitable for children who would benefit from a quieter experience and a relaxed learning environment. Click below to see the event listing for the SEND Session:

For access queries, please contact the team at:

Norwich Making Space 

Norwich Making Space is a creative education organisation focused on providing playful, inclusive creative experiences and making connections between art, design and science. Run by experienced teachers with backgrounds in primary and SEN settings, their workshops are designed to build confidence, creativity and community through hands-on making.