Cranky Contraptions are wood and wire kinetic sculptures that animate a character or scene when the handle is turned. One thing that I enjoy, is that this activity is an open-ended platform for expression. Recently an Explainer seized this opportunity to make a personally meaningful artifact through a cultural lens. As a facilitator, I want to foster an environment that allows anyone to bring their whole selves. Below are a few words from this Explainer.
https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/blogs/hannahs-lowrider