# Event Details - **Event Name**: Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn to build simple solar-powered bots that follow the sun!About this EventThis workshop will introduce participants to simple techniques for creating electro-mechanical sculptures that follow the sun. Participants will learn about designs for making devices that drive or spin towards the sun, and adjust their position as the light changes, with analog circuits.No prior experience is necessary. All participants will build their own solar powered mechanical sculpture that responds to light.The workshop is hosted by Mesh Art Center as part of the Retooling exhibition. More info about this workshop and other events relating to Retooling can be found at https://www.meshartcenter.org/sun-following-sculpture-workshopTickets are $50. Discounts available by request. Email alex@energytransitiondesign.com to request a discount.About Alex Nathanson and Solar Power for ArtistsAlex Nathanson is an artist, designer, technologist, and educator. His work is focused on exploring both the experimental and practical applications of sustainable energy technologies, particularly solar power. He is the founder of the education and art platform Solar Power for Artists and its partner studio, Energy Transition Design LLC. The mission of both organizations is to make sustainable energy accessible, tactile, and understandable. He co-created the Solar Protocol project, which was awarded fellowships from Eyebeam and Mozilla, and been nominated for an Ars Electronica S+T+ARTS prize. His book (Routledge, 2021) was the first interdisciplinary history of the field. His forthcoming book, , is a collection of solar power art project tutorials and will be released in November 2026 by Make. www.alexnathanson.comCan't make this event, but still want to join a workshop? Solar Power for Artists will be hosting another day of solar art workshops on December 5th. More info at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997271871934 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/solar-powered-sun-following-sculptures-workshop/100002001212151416 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Mesh Art Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 53.64, max: 53.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Mesh Art Center - **lat**: 40.6747512 - **long**: -73.987844 - **full address**: Mesh Art Center, 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f53d3fd6f0f3c3322799d6367f8194c72d9252dfd9a9a4049918958804f15b62-rimg-w1200-h800-dca8a898-gmir.jpg?v=1790277369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop being held? - **A:** Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Mesh Art Center, 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop? - **A:** Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop is organized by Alex Nathanson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Solar-powered Sun Following Sculptures Workshop is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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