Bio-Inspired Design with Erin Kennedy (RobotZwrrl)

Join us for a special afternoon with Tett Artist in Residence Erin Kennedy — an artist talk and interactive art experience all in one!

Date: Tuesday June 24 & Wednesday July 16

Time: 1 - 3PM 

Location: Creativity Studios Common Area (Suite 214)

Age Range: Ages 18+

Cost: $15 + HST + Eventbrite Fees

Does design have the power to rehabilitate the environment? How can we make technology that honours and learns from nature? These questions are cornerstones in Erin’s design methodology. 

In this artist talk and activity Erin will share examples of her robotics work that explore bridging technology with the natural world. Together we will dive in to observe the inconspicuous details of her bio-inspired robots. As well you will get an inside look at her experiments in progress and the evolving vision that guides them.

You’ll bring your own creativity into the mix by making a hands-on butterfly garden ornament painting your favourite pattern from nature onto its wings. Perfect for anyone who cares deeply about the environment and how future generations will inhabit the planet this experience invites you to explore fresh approaches to environmental stewardship that go beyond traditional measures. 

Each session is a stand-alone experience — attend whichever works best for you!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bio-inspired-design-with-erin-kennedy-robotzwrrl-tickets-1407515539869?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

About the Instructor

Erin Kennedy (RobotZwrrl) is the Spring Artist in Residence at the Tett Centre and the inventor of Robot Butterfly — a project she created from the ground up including electronics 3D design and firmware. Erin is a self-taught robotics artist whose work explores the intersection of nature and technology. Her hands-on experience includes serving as an analogue astronaut attending the International Space University and leading a variety of innovative creative tech projects. In this workshop you'll be learning directly from the inventor herself!