Terracotta Bird Feeder

NZ$70.00

Your tutor Anna McLeod will take you from design to creation of your own terracotta bird feeder, adorned with birds and critters.

  • First you will familiarize yourself with terracotta clay by having a play and make some snails & bugs & a bird that will adorn your birdfeeder.
  • Learn about handling clay safely.
  • Learn to connect clay together using the score & slip method.
  • Brainstorm the requirements for a functional bird feeder.
  • Plan & draw your design and decoration ideas.
  • Make a paper template from your design.
  • With your tutor’s guidance, construct the main body of the bird feeder with pre-rolled slabs of terracotta clay.
  • Decorate your bird feeder with texture and colour.
  • Adorn your feeder with the birds and bugs.
  • The bird feeders will be carefully dried and kiln fired, ready for pick-up in 3 weeks time.

 

  • This workshop is suitable for kids ages 9-12 who can stay engaged on a project for the duration of the workshop.
  • Please wear clothes that can get messy.
  • Please bring lunch, snacks and a drink bottle.

price includes all materials, clay and kiln firing.