COURSES / DRAWING MACHINES REV 01 2026 · LIVE

Drawing Machines.

A 4-day intensive on creative robotics through mark-making. The pen plotter as collaborator, instrument, and general-purpose creative robot.

InstructorMadeline Gannon
StudioATONATON
Duration4 × 3 HR
StatusLIVE COHORT
FIG · LIVE PLOT TRACE · CONTINUOUS LOOP FEED 1200 MM/MIN
X 0,0 X 1280,0 X 1280,560 LIVE PLOT · LOOP 01
DAY 01THU · 09:30

Drawing with
Machines.

Anatomy · Coordinates · Reading data · First marks
OPEN 
DAY 02FRI · 09:30

Interactive
Control.

Real-time · Sensors · Artistic risk
OPEN 
DAY 03SAT · 09:30

Beyond
Drawing.

End-effectors · Non-drawing apps · Experimentation
OPEN 
DAY 04TBD

Exhibition &
Documentation.

Refinement · Install · Group documentation
OPEN 

Topics covered.

Machine anatomy Mechanics Coordinate systems Vector → motion G-code Mark-making tools Real-time control Sensor integration WebSerial OSC / MIDI Artistic risk Human–robot collaboration Alternative end-effectors Cutting · scoring · poking Light tools · long exposure Plotter as instrument Documentation Group exhibition
01 · Syllabus Read the brief → 02 · Schedule Four mornings → 03 · Lectures Start at Day 1 →