LisaSlaterAutomata
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Announcement
I make automata primarily from wood creating handcrafted pieces and bespoke commissions. What I produce is mainly sold in galleries and from my studio. If you do see a piece on here it is a rarity and worthy of your consideration. This year I have been working on Brontë sister automata.
Visit www.lisaslater.org.uk for more information and to see a link to my You Tube site where you will see many of the automata filmed working.
I live and make Automata in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire in my studio at Northlight Art Studios.
Announcement
I make automata primarily from wood creating handcrafted pieces and bespoke commissions. What I produce is mainly sold in galleries and from my studio. If you do see a piece on here it is a rarity and worthy of your consideration. This year I have been working on Brontë sister automata.
Visit www.lisaslater.org.uk for more information and to see a link to my You Tube site where you will see many of the automata filmed working.
I live and make Automata in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire in my studio at Northlight Art Studios.
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Anna on 19 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this tea set for lots of reasons. First off there’s a childlike magic about how it turns, reminds me of the old film Bed knobs and Broomsticks, almost like it has a life of it’s own. Love the way the tea cups go in different directions, a nice detail. Secondly, it’s low-fi, the perfect antidote to our digital world and electronic devices. Thirdly, good having something 3 dimensional on the wall instead of 2D frames, and finally the craftsmanship, design and the whole idea makes this a truly unique and heart warming piece.
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Kathryn on 14 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is exquisite and beautifully made. I will definitely buy from Lisa again.
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Jacqueline on 04 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI am so totally and absolutely in love with my grumpy valentine! she is sitting on my desk in my shop sullenly watching me as I potter about
she was very well packed and delivered speedily; she had a fantastic authentic workshop aroma when she first arrived - a positive that informs me she's been handmade and recently - which reminds me of sitting in my grandfather's shed watching him plane wood; she has a familiar clinky click sound as she spins and twirls; she feels wonderful to the touch; she is beautifully dressed and with a face so full of expression; she's a delight for all the senses apart from maybe not being edible
I am so totally and absolutely in love with my grumpy valentine, did I tell you that already? -
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Peter on 26 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBoni is very special and very beautiful and even came with her travel scarf! The craftsmanship is excellent. Thank you again Lisa!
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Peter on 26 Nov, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful automata! Very creative and of high quality. Really love it and looks great in the farmhouse. Recommended seller. Thanks again Lisa
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James on 13 Oct, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWe absolutely love our little owl 🦉 Beautifully crafted, a pleasure to turn and a fantastic buying experience all round. Wholeheartedly recommend Lisa and her wonderful work.
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tigerlily76 on 27 Aug, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful item as always, well packaged and lovely candles were also provided. Very happy with my purchase!
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Kendra J on 23 Aug, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI'm thoroughly delighted with my little Blue Tit!
Shipping was quicker than expected, it was packed with care, and now sits in a place of honor on the mantle!
Thank you, Lisa!
About LisaSlaterAutomata
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Studio shot with me.
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Latest commission. Stable and 3 horses for a customer in the New Forest. They are made using the horses real manes.
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Spinning Walnut people in vintage sewing machine drawers.
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Bespoke order - wood worker at his bench.
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Adding old items to an automata like this child's enamel tea set makes a lovely piece of work.
I am a maker of interesting things including automata.
My work reflects craft skills combined with a humorous insight for the application of movement for automaton that are both beautifully made with an added dimension. Each automaton is unique responding with the materials to produce an original outcome.
I am influenced by historical craft and folk art objects, my love of animals and things that give humour. I create simple mechanical pieces where the quality of material choice or objects reused create automata with charm and craftsmanship.
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Lisa Slater
Owner, Maker
Shop policies
All are made to a high standard, on hard wood plinths. Mechanically sound and a pleasure to turn the handle.
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