Meet Gary
About the Artist
Spetzler Designs is a one-person kinetic wood art studio.
Based in Eugene, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Gary makes hand-cranked wooden automata, runs workshops and classes, and had recently begun to create bespoke commission pieces.
Meet Gary
About the Artist
Spetzler Designs is a one-person kinetic wood art studio based in Eugene, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Gary makes hand-cranked wooden automata, runs workshops and classes, and had recently begun to create bespoke commission pieces.
Robot Enlightenment
What started as a challenge to help me overcome some difficult times turned into a series about a little robot trying to find enlightenment.Ā I didn’t know it at the time, but looking back now, I see that the little robot was a reflection of me.
There’s a little hand cranked wooden robot for every letter of the alphabet.
(well, almost – I still have W,X,Y & Z to go)
Wood is the Right Material
Wood is the Right Material
Most materials are made to look uniform and flawless. Wood already has its own beauty built in. I'm not trying to transform it into something else. I'm working with what's already there.
Inspired Creations
From the Bench
See what I am working on:
Here’s where you will find what I’m currently working on.Ā Some projects are almost finished, some half-built and some are just an idea I’m chewing on.
Let's Learn Together
Classes & Workshops
Discover the foundational mechanics of motion.
From quick cardboard automata sessions and kits to one-on-one mentorships, there’s a way in no matter where you’re starting from. My goal is to build a community of automata makers so we can all learn and play together.