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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Rebecca on 17 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am so delighted with this bigger set of three blind mice. Lisa is such a lovely helpful artist and I can’t recommend her talent and work highly enough. This is my second purchase and I’m sure I’ll be back for more. Thank you so much Lisa.
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Rebecca on 10 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this little mouse, beautiful craftsmanship and very tactile. I can’t walk past him without turning the handle. Fast delivery and well packaged. I love it so much I ordered another item. Thank you Lisa.
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shakespearejones on 06 Jun, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo darn cute!! Great communication, very fast shipping, securely packaged, exactly as pictured and promised and a beautiful and unique piece that is truly gorgeous! Would highly recommend this shop - beautiful handcrafted pieces.
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Sal on 18 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a beautiful and unique item Great communication Very well packed and fast shipping Would highly recommend this seller
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Sally on 05 Mar, 2022
5 out of 5 starsValentine has such character, she’s a joy! Beautifully made, arrived super quickly, thank you Lisa. And yes I love the new forest toys too 😊
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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. Delivery and overall buying experience was very smooth.
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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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About LisaSlaterAutomata
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My automata were featured in the Yorkshire Post news paper.
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Adding old items to an automata like this child's enamel tea set makes a lovely piece of work.
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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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Automata of the Bronté sisters are available to order or from Hawksbys Gallery in Haworth. Each sister holds her novel.
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I make bespoke automata commissions. see my web site for details lisaslater.org.uk
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.
Shop members
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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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