Exploring curiosity through design, engineering, and making

Projects, Tools, and Ideas from My Workshop

I’m Ell — I spend too much time tinkering in my workshop, and this site is where I share what I build, break, and learn along the way

Our Curiosity in Action

Curiosity Meets Creation

I’ve always been someone who takes things apart to see how they work. Ell’s Curiosity Workshop is where I share the projects, tools, and ideas that come out of that habit — from star trackers to 3D prints. It’s a one-person workshop, but everything here is built to be useful for others too

I share not just products, but also tutorials, experiments, and ideas — helping fellow makers, stargazers, and tinkerers explore new ways of creating.

Affordable Innovation

I design tools like SteadySky to make hobbies like astrophotography accessible without breaking the bank.

Everything here is designed and tested by me in a real workshop, not churned out in a factory.

Knowledge Sharing

Whenever I figure something out — whether it’s sharper stars or a cleaner 3D print — I turn it into a tutorial or guide. The Workshop isn’t just about my projects, it’s about sharing what works so you can try it too

Maker Mindset

For me, making is about turning ideas into something real — sometimes that’s a 3D-printed part, sometimes a tool like SteadySky. I share the process so other curious minds can take an idea and run with it.

The Workshop Way

Built in My Workshop

I design, test, and sometimes break things in my little workshop before sharing them with you. Everything here comes from real trial and error, not a production line.

Sharing What I Learn

When I figure something out — whether it’s getting sharper stars or a cleaner 3D print — I turn it into a guide or tutorial so others don’t have to struggle like I did.

Affordable by Design

I know what it’s like to want the gear but not the price tag. That’s why I keep things simple, low-cost, and practical — so anyone curious can give it a go.

What People Are Saying

"I’ve always wanted to try astrophotography but thought it would cost a fortune. With SteadySky I got my first tracked Milky Way shot on the first night."

Matt

“I thought tracked astrophotography was out of reach unless I spent hundreds. SteadySky proved me wrong — my first night I captured the Milky Way with round stars.”

Ben

Ready to Build, Print, or Shoot the Stars?

Check out the SteadySky star tracker or dive into the latest workshop projects