April 2025 Library Workshop: Mechanical Flower
Updated: Jul 17
Join us for a special, hands-on workshop where participants can create a unique, magical gift that blooms anytime they wish—just in time for Mother's Day!
In this workshop, you will:
Design: Choose your own brilliant colors, unique petal shapes, and materials to customise your creation.
Assemble: Attach your creative elements (like custom petals and leaves) to our pre-made 3D-printed mechanical bases.
Learn: Discover the fascinating physics behind simple mechanical engineering while crafting!
How it works: This mechanical flower uses a clever spiral mechanism with a threaded central "stem." When the stem is twisted, it converts rotational motion into linear movement. Twisting the stem causes the spiral component to either push up or pull down, making the concentrically arranged petals open outward or close inward—mimicking a natural blooming flower on command!
Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot!
🗓 Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Albany Village Library
💰 Cost: Free
