Upcoming Classes with Cecilia Schiller
Carve a Jointed Figure
Tue, March 11, 2025 - Thu, March 13, 2025
Whether it’s a bobble-head, a puppet, a doll, or a dancing figure atop an automaton, carved figures that can dance, spin, wobble, or more bring delight to the maker and everyone who encounters them. Learn to design and carve your own with Cecilia Schiller.
Automata at North House Folk School
Fri, April 25, 2025 - Tue, April 29, 2025
Cranks wind , gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of Automata: simple wooden machines that delight and amaze. Join Cecilia Schiller for a five-day exploration of the art of making wooden Machines and the mechanisms that make things move.
Automata: Create Your Own Whimsical Mechanical Machine
Mon, June 9, 2025 - Fri, June 13, 2025
Learn how to combine woodcarving, engineering and a bit of wizardry to create animated wood sculptures that seem to spring to life of their own accord! Join Cecilia Schiller for a 5-day exploration of this magical art form in her Red Barn Studio in Northern Wisconsin adjacent to the Brule River State Forest.