We have been entertaining and inspiring visitors & makers with our collection of automata since 1981. Now based in Hastings, UK we have exhibitions all over the world.
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Simon Tait’s Mews – No.6 If you’ve been following the Magic of Cabaret day by day you’ve got some idea of the range of what CMT does, and elsewhere on…
A new book by Andrew Lanyon, in which Andrew examines some of Carlos’ most challenging pieces of work. As he says ‘We are grateful to Carlos for being brave enough…
This evening we feature a little piece by Paul Spooner which was first sold in 1997. ‘Harmless Fun’, a gnome sitting on top of a toadstool, were produced by the…
A brand new kit for 2009 – the Skateboarder. What better gift for the hard-to-please teenager than this lovely indoor project? Alternatively you can buy one to make it as…
If plastic carrier bags are practically illegal where you live (as they are in parts of London), this CMT tote bag from our Cafepress store is a great alternative. We…
‘Xan Xi Drinks the Sea’ by Andrew Lanyon Artist, author and film-maker and Cornish resident Andrew Lanyon produced a small letterpress edition of this book nearly 10 years ago. There…
This brilliant piece by Keith Newstead is set around a fairy tale dining table. This new edition (of only three pieces) will make a fantastic addition to any automata collection.…
Piano Player Cutout – A Peter Markey Design. This great paper cutout will make the ideal Christmas gift. It seems that everyone wants to play the piano. But playing the…
