Drawing Machines

Invent, build, and play with drawing tools to make your own creative marks.

Kids will learn about artists who create drawing machines from art history. Kids can bring their spiropraph, compass or other drawing tools they have on hand. They will make their own drawing machines using supplies they have at home to create unique marks and lines and use these in their art making process.

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Drawing Machines
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1 Your Guide

Amber Santos Learn more about me

I’m of German Canadian, Anishanaabe and Metis descent. I’m a practicing artist with over 20 years of exhibiting and selling paintings and drawings, painting murals and teaching art!

I’m a beginner surfer—I’m not very good at it, but every wave I drop is worth the hundreds of wipe outs.

2 Materials Needed

Drawing supplies, paper, any drawing machines you have at home (spirograph, compass), supplies from your home to make a drawing machine (any toys that move, elastics, paper clips, tape, glue, string, cardboard, clips, etc.)

3 Learning Focus

  • Creative thinking
  • Critical & reflective thinking
  • Positive personal identity & culture

4 Registration

You’re selecting a Realtime Single A one-time Livestreamed Activity led by a qualified Guide.

5 Best Suited For:

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My age is between 8 - 12

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