Painting the Sky: Hand-Built Kites
About this workshop
Learn to make a kite with Tim Denton.
For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. People throughout the world have used their imaginations to design these fragile but brilliant objects. Kites have given wings those who hold their strings.In this full-day workshop, you will create your own kite by bending cane into whatever shape and style you like, glueing bemsilk onto the frame and decorating using marker pens and spirit dye blended with methylated spirits.
Weather permitting, we will “Paint the Sky” by flying our kites.
Essential information
Required skill level
No previous experience required
What do I need to bring?
Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen.
Clothing guidelines
Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes.
Maximum class size
Small class size – max 12 participants
What is included
All instruction, tools and materials included
Morning tea/lunch info
Morning tea included
