This month we are exploring one of our newest exhibitions, Mark Messersmith: Long Summer by making bird kites! These bird kites are inspired by the diverse selection of birds found in Mark Messersmith's works that are currently on view. Local artist Katrina Constantine of Kicking Cones will be joining us to help bring the birds to life with her animal illustration skills! Try making a bird that resembles one of Mark Messersmith’s or one that is familiar to our Central Florida environment!
Materials
Colored Paper
Markers
Glue
Stapler
Scissors
Hole Puncher
String
Project Steps
1. Fold in half & flip over
2. Bend and staple
3. Repeat on the other side
4. Cut and fold a small
triangle in half
5. Glue the triangle inside
the main fold of the kite.
6. Cut out additional features like tail feathers. Glue them down inside the main fold too.
7. Use markers to add details.
8. Hole punch a hole into the middle and attach string.