Discover The Magic of Animatronics 

Learn how to build and animate a mechanical hand using simple materials in this hands-on workshop! 

What: Animatronics Workshop 

When: Thursday, April 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Where: Overlook Room at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St 

Who: This workshop is open to the public with RSVP. 

Cost: Free with RSVP 

In this engaging two-hour session, you'll assemble a pull-string actuated hand using laser-cut parts and everyday household items. Then, bring your creation to life with motors and microcontrollers—no prior experience needed! Just bring your creativity and curiosity. 

RSVP is required. Learn more about this workshop. 

This workshop is part of a creative development series that is made possible through a collaboration between the Institute for Creative, Arts, and Technology at Virginia Tech, Expressions at Amazon Arlington, and the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960. 

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact arts@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4577, Virginia Relay 711.