How To Make A Bird Mobile

Posted on August 21, 2014 by mbirdclaw

If you missed out on the opportunity to participate in yesterday’s free craft activity ‘Bird Mobile’, here are some pictures of David Birks, Education and Learning Officer showing you how to make your own!

Mobile..

Making a bird…

Almost there!

Ta Dah!

Making a cloud….

Ta Dah, a Bird Moible!

Paper, wool, sticks, wire, glue, a pencil, a pen and scissors used to create a ‘Bird Mobile’… just like magic!

Why not come along and see the exhibition?

Be inspired to make your own ‘Bird Mobile’ at home, then send them to us via twitter @TrowMuseum.

If you are interested in bringing a group of adults or students for a craft activity please do get in touch with Sarah Jane Kenyon, Exhibitions & Arts Officer on 01225 751 339 or email sarah.kenyon@trowbridge.gov.uk to discuss what we can offer!

Your Origami Birds

Posted on July 31, 2014 by mbirdclaw

Ducks

Origami, a traditional art requiring the folding and manipulation of paper dating back as far as 17th century, possibly even further. The oldest unequivocal documentation of Origami is a short poem composed in 1680.

Origami starts with a flat piece of paper, which you fold in a particular way which creates a finished sculpture.

What is really fascinating is that the sculpture is produced without cutting or gluing the paper. It’s like magic, something flat becomes three-dimensional!

Origami

Origami Japanese Art of Paper

To create Origami sculptures light weight paper such as ‘Origami paper’ is used as it holds creases well. Normal weight paper that you might use in your printer, is heavier and does not hold creases as well.

If you missed out on the opportunity to participate in today’s free craft activity ‘Origami Birds’, here are some pictures of what you missed out on!

Duck in the making…

Ta Dah!

Owl in the making…

Ta Dah!

These ducks and owls are fascinating! Made from folding a piece of paper. Watch out for them flying around Trowbridge and across Wiltshire.

Why not come along and see the exhibition?
Be inspired to make your own ‘Origami Birds’ at home, then send them to us via twitter @TrowMuseum.

All photographs were taken with permission from participants.

Students Fluttering In!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by mbirdclaw

Clay Birds © Trowbridge Museum / Larkrise Sixth Form

Let your students imaginations fly, as they are inspired by Jan Lane’s ceramic masterpieces!
David Birks, Education and Learning Officer.

On Friday 9th May, students from Larkrise Sixth Form came to the Museum to make clay birds inspired by Mockingbird. They had a flying time!

Clay Birds © Trowbridge Museum / Larkrise Sixth Form

The session was led by David Birks, Education and Learning Officer. The students also had the opportunity to meet Jan Lane, the artist.

Larkrise School, Trowbridge is a purpose-built special school for students with severe learning difficulties. They cater for students aged 4 to 19 from across West Wiltshire, providing education and therapies adapted to individual needs.

Trowbridge Museum deliver craft activities on a regular basis, on many themes. If you would like to discuss bringing a class to the Museum get in touch with David Birks, Education and Learning Officer on david.birks@trowbridge.gov.uk or Sarah Jane Kenyon, Exhibitions & Arts Officer on sarah.kenyon@trowbridge.gov.uk or call 01225 751 339.

We hope to see you flying in sometime soon!

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