Instructors
Cecilia Schiller
Brule, WI
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.
Current Courses Offered by Cecilia Schiller
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025 – Tue, Apr 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Carve a Jointed Figure
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Whether it’s a bobble-head, a puppet, a doll, or a dancing figure atop an automaton, carved…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 – Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Past Courses Offered by Cecilia Schiller
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood: Extended Session
Handcrafted Wood Jewelry
