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You will build 40" tall trapadella it is a kite that fly's great and is easy to build. You can do the applique work at home, we should have no problem making the kite in the class. How many students: 10 per class Cost $25.00 I will supply all materials Tools the student need: sewing machine, good thread, double sided tape, everyday tools.
Sea farin. folk be tellin' o' an isle, as ships pass th' sweetest shanty, lures men close and to their death on th' rocks below. Now I reckon that sirens or mermaids could make that sound, but it sings only when th' wind blows. And, seen in th' distance, by those lucky enough to survive th' wreck and live to be tellin' th' tale, a box sits high above it all, with strings across th' top opening. Ye too can lure innocents to yer camp and indoctrinate them into th' lore o' kiting. Similar to a classic window sill Aeolian harp, but with "wings" or "foils" to direct th' wind across th' strings. Otherwise, th' harp creates an eddy that disturbs th' flow o' air across th' strings. Th' flow o' air be so efficient in this design that th' harp can sit on a table in high wind and never move. Th' harp box consists o' foam board. Th' top be one piece, creased to make th' "wings" aft an incision was created on th' back side o' th' board. More information on Aeolian harps and sound clips can be found at: www.wingsonstrings.org/aeolian/ Estimated Cost: $40.00 - $50.00, depending on costs of shipping and availability of strings.
Reef be dead ahead, and shore beyond. Be quick now, break out the jolly boats, we're goin ashore. But a small version of the grand ship Sentinel, these sails will serve you well in winds of 6 mph and more. In the doldrums are ye? Let the youngun's tow the rig, lively now, shorten the line and watch the action. Apprentices and crew to the work stations, lubbers beware! (Intermediate sewing skills) The kite is the Skyak. Looks sort of like a kayak in the sky. Or think "4 ft version of a Sentinel" kite. Will fly in winds from 6 to ? mph. On the calm air days, with a short line, and a set of young legs it will fly all around the field, following along like an airborne puppy! It is an active flier.
Materials needed are:
A collection of various models of this kite can be seen here: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561281226GdBjeM
Be ye ready t' make sail? Use yer went t' Davy Jones' lockerlights, matey. Take a star sight and lay in t' course. Blimey! No north star, a new constellation? 5 stars? Aye, we.ll follow tho it leads us t' t' ends o' t' earth." Cap'n Mark leads the voyage of discovery. How to join 5 diamonds to make a 5 pointed star? Simple sewing, great tips and techniques, plus hints on tuning, training, and resizing make this a not to be missed class. One star will fly alone, or train hundreds, err launch a new constellation. Aye me bucko, yer booty is 5 stars ready for the sky. Open to pirates and lubbers alike (all experience levels), pack for a long voyage with your sewing machine, normal supplies, pencil, and 12. rule. Cost $40, offered twice
Don't let those rascals take off with your ship, or your kite bag. Bring them down with this handy Boomerang. Not feeling violent? It's still pretty cool to have tucked in your kite bag for those days the wind just won't cooperate. Offered one time only, on Friday night. You must pre-register for this class, not just drop in. Cost is $5 per boomerang. Please note if you are right or left handed so Bill can customize as needed. Written instructions are included so you can be sure your new creation will really come back. If you have a sander, bring that along.
Hoist the Jolly Roger! It's time to pillage and plunder. ARRRRR! What, you don't have a Jolly Roger? It's time for you own unique creation. Don't be envious of the flags on those other pirate ships. Paint your own banner to flutter in the wind at kite festivals. Banner is made of silk, 69" tall (almost 6 feet) with a 27" tail that ends in a 6" star. It has a long casing slot sewn along the edge to accommodate a pole. All crew will need to stretch silk on Friday evening and have design prior to coming to MAKR. ! Blimey, no design, ye scurvy dog. Yar walk'n the plank for that. So many designs you could do. Of course a Jolly Roger, your family or club name; perhaps a complicated design you'd never want to appliqué; with colors and texture ripstop can never achieve. Class will be offered once. Prep work of stretching and planning design will commence on Friday night. Most will need all day Saturday to complete the painting, drying, ironing, and rinsing. Bring: 3 bath towels or the equivalent, Iron, Newspaper, Rubber gloves, plastic cup or bowl (like empty margarine container or smaller), Bucket or large pot if you have it, hair dryer, Design or idea. (consult with Leora in advance for more ideas and banner dimensions) Kit includes silk, stretching frame, stretching pins, and pole for display. Everything else will be provided. Cost: $45 - 50 depends on price of dye and frame
A Traveller's Kite of Miniscule Proportions & Immense Impact Compositions of discombobulated facial features may not be your idea of feel-good living-room art, but discombobulate them on a kite sail, and send it aloft - shivermetimbers- you have a visually arresting, dynamic, boffo PICASSO! Absolutely unlike any other kitemaking class you have ever taken, Practically Picasso is guaranteed to put a new "twist" in your bloody 3-cornered hat! For starters, no drawing skills are required! None. Zip. Don't even THINK of drawing (unless, of course you are predisposed to that sort of thing)! And yet, each and every Picasso WILL be of it's maker's own composition and NO TWO WILL BE ALIKE! So how does that work? Read on(and please, you non-computer types, stay with me as I have plans for YOU as well!): If you know how to turn the computer on, can point and click the mouse, then you possess all the tools and skills necessary to complete your Practically Picasso Masterpiece! You will not draw a thing; your MOUSE will do all of that work for you! You will be like a modern-day Walt Disney, directing your little "mouse" to select a Picasso-ish shape, enlarge it, or shrink it, fip it, spin it, color it, even obliterate it - whatever you dream will come true! And with some 50,000+ finished Picasso masterpieces in the "Gallery", you will have plenty to look at for inspiration! Point and click- do it in your jammies- with a glass of wine - standing on your head- whatever! Then print off your masterpiece and bring it with you to class. I will e-mail you with complete information once you are registered. If you are one for whom walking the plank is a more pleasant alternative to that of sitting at a computer, hang onto your "floaties"! YOU can do the Practically Picasso without the aid of a computer and you STILL do not need to have drawing skills( or floaties)! I will provide you with "things" you can manipulate to achieve the same original composition as your geeky friends WITHOUT putting a strain on our overburdened power grids or fatigued mouse population. I will also have a "Gallery" available for you to view in class. Bloody fine, eh? So, either way, you will compose a Practically Picasso miniature masterpiece, complete with flying line and tail. In addition, if you do not annoy the Captain, you will receive a fine "chest" for showing off and safe-keeping PLUS a little something "extra" to sling across your shoulders or attach to your breeches in a most swashbuckling seize-the-moment, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants, looky-what-I've- got piratey fashion! PRACTICALLY PICASSO - it's old school with new rules! BLIMEY! Cost for all this Booty: @ $15 (shiny 24K gold coins preferred) No Sewing/ONE TIME ONLY
WHAT TO BRING:Computer-users: compose and print-off your mastepiece.
In the pirate world, who gets to be captain? Well, it's the person with the map that shows exactly where the buried treasure lies!! Be the captain. Don.t depend on someone else to draw your map. Ever come up with a great idea and not know how to translate it into a kite pattern. This is the class for you. No longer will you have to depend on published plans, make your own. If you are interested in learning how to use computer aided drafting (CAD) to transfer your kite design ideas from conceptual thought to a completed project, then this class is for you. This class is for novice and experienced computer user alike. Even if you are a seasoned CAD user, you.ll find this information invaluable. In this class:
You will sort out and demystify computer software for designing and building your kite.
The class will cover applications including Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Google SketchUp, Turbo Cad and Pepakura, with our major focus on SketchUp and Pepakura. Learn how to use Google SketchUp to create simple 3D models of your 2D flat kites. We will also explore SketchUp to create three-dimensional soft kites and line laundry. You will also learn an easy way of flattening out these 3D shapes to make your patterns. A list of resources will be provided including the links to the trial versions and free software/shareware that have been evaluated. Also included is a CD with the course materials. Cost: $35
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If you have a laptop and would like to bring it, the instructor will help you preload the software so you can get a feel for the software we will be covering.
Ah yes, the fandango, dancing and twisting, luring the lassies and laddies to your side, fluttering in the wind to the amazement of the crowd. An eye-catching, elaborate banner that is always an attention-getter, and a great addition to your ground display. This banner will fit on a fully extended 13 foot pole. Participants will learn a seam technique to join panels so each side is the same, no front and back; how to make a tapered sleeve with a reinforced Dacron "cap" to resist sleeve tip punctures; and a way to prep and "chain sew" edge binding. Kits include a 13 foot telescoping pole, and 12 precut, pre-pieced fans. These can be sewn together in several different arrangements so no 2 banners will be exactly the same. Design theory of Fan Bans will be discussed so you can make your own unique creation. Or, note exact measurements to make a row of banners to match your class project. Be prepared for a lot of sewing, but all sewing will be straight seams. SKILL LEVEL-for anyone familiar with their sewing machine BRING-black thread, sewing machine, accessories and your favorite way to trim edges. that is scissors, rotary cutter, or knife. Kit Price $50.00 with 13 foot banner pole, $45 without banner pole.
Bwack, Polly want a cracker! What pirate ship would be complete without a parrot? Join Charm to make your very own mascot, about 12 inches tall.. Perching on shoulder is a possibility, but not guaranteed. There will be watercolor painting, some taping, some cutting of spars, adding tail feathers. All paints, brushes, glue will be supplied for your use. Requirements to attend: a touch of creativity, the ability to have fun. Perfect for the morning after a touch too much grog! You bring a permanent black marker, good paper scissors, any favorite watercolor brushes (optional), and a sheet of poster board to make a carry case to get it home. It will not roll up. Class offered twice, cost $6.00 or less.
Aye! The booty is buried off the Barbary Coast. Dig deep now me hearties. The chest is as valuable as the treasure inside. All these years, Charlie has told you to bring a small box to take your kite home in. Now, he presents a box, no a veritable treasure chest, worthy of his miniature kite creations. Made of origami paper, this octagonal box requires an attention to detail, which Charlie of course will help you with. About 4 inches across, complete with removable lid, this treasure chest will hold your prized possessions and keep them safe from those other scalawags roaming the seas. Class offered twice, cost $2
Where is the treasure to be found?. The old pirate captain had too much rum! Will you find the treasure buried in a chest? No, look to the sky, a sky full of diamonds. Students can sew their own part of the treasure. A coloured and sparkling Rockford Diamond. The first name of this kite is Nappo, named after a German sweet in a special shape. For the OKR 2007 I changed the design some, so it is new (Nuva). For MAKR I change the design again, so we will get the Rockford diamond. Students can arrange the colored squares so each is a unique design. It measures 300cm (close to 10 foot) from top to bottom and 384cm (12 1/2 foot) from left tip to right tip. Fee: $60.00-$70.00 (depends on the price for the carbon rods) Sew skills: Intermediate-Advance
BRING: Sewing machine, notions, black thread and pencils for marking.
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