Dive head (or tail) first into Christianne’s incredible collection of books on one of the most complex and varied animals…the humble bird. 

To ease us into flight each day, we’ll choose a story about our favourite feathered friends and get the creative juices flowing. After learning about just how diverse these creatures truly are, students will look to represent their forms using a multitude of art mediums.  

We’ll spend time outside observing birds in their natural habitats, noting how they move, interact and communicate with each other before using this to inform our modelling. On day one, Christianne will give the group a brief introduction to felting as students complete miniature versions of their chosen kind. We’ll then soar through the week moving through sculpey, lino-printing, watercolour and found, natural materials (think pine cones, feathers, leaves and seed pods). 

 

This camp isn’t just for the budding twitcher, but for anyone who wants to be awestruck and inspired by the vast and varied talents of our avian friends.