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Cecilia Schiller

Brule, WI
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Sculptor and woodcarver, Cecilia makes interactive, gear-driven, people-powered, carved mechanical pieces (also called automata). These whimsical and colorful sculptures are brought to life when viewers turn a crank. The movement of the gears and figures mesmerizes both young and old. Cecilia honed a unique skill set that combines fine aesthetic details with high quality, durable workmanship while building sets and other creative imagery for theaters and private companies, including Children’s Theater, In the Heart of the Beast, the Guthrie, and the Minnesota Opera. Cecilia has won numerous grants and awards for her work. 

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Current Courses Offered by Cecilia Schiller

Teaser image for Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Nov 13th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 17th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025  –  Tue, Apr 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
Teaser image for Carve a Jointed Figure

Carve a Jointed Figure

Whether it’s a bobble-head, a puppet, a doll, or a dancing figure atop an automaton, carved…
Tue, Nov 19th, 2024  –  Thu, Nov 21st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller

Past Courses Offered by Cecilia Schiller

Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood: Extended Session

Handcrafted Wood Jewelry

Woodshop Intro for Women

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