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| .:: Workshops ::. Kite making workshops now have been part of my kite life for more than 10 years. During that time I have conducted workshops around the world. They have been specifically based on my original designs and are aimed at participants with basic contemporary kite making skills Lately I have been engaged by kite clubs seeking a weekend experience where participants complete a functioning kite or kite related project. Custom programmes for workshops are arranged on request. The following portfolios of workshops are some that have proved popular over the past couple of years. All workshops projects are fully functional. All hardware is supplied and workshop manuals enable participants to complete the projects at a later date if desired. If your kite group is looking for something different as a club activity, email for details. Please click on the images to take you to a more detailed page of said article. |
.:: Bambino Macro Kinetico ::.
The B.N.K. is the baby version of the widely popular Macro Kinetic designed a couple of years ago. They are used for poles and line decoration as well as spinners around the house. They have a reliable heavy duty swivel and are constructed with ripstop nylon, carbon and fibreglass rods.
The B.N.K. is the baby version of the widely popular Macro Kinetic designed a couple of years ago. They are used for poles and line decoration as well as spinners around the house. They have a reliable heavy duty swivel and are constructed with ripstop nylon, carbon and fibreglass rods.
.:: Wind Tulips ::.
The Wind tulip is a top all round spinner and there is nothing quite like it. It can be used as a pole attachment, line laundry or hanger for the home. It spins in the lightest of winds and does not need to be in a horizontal mode to work.
The Wind tulip is a top all round spinner and there is nothing quite like it. It can be used as a pole attachment, line laundry or hanger for the home. It spins in the lightest of winds and does not need to be in a horizontal mode to work.
.:: Star Train ::.
The participants have the choice to elect how many kites they would like to take. The full train is 6 with a rainbow colour way graduating up the train. In the past most participants elected for the full six. However custom colourways have been requested for that extra sense of originality.
The participants have the choice to elect how many kites they would like to take. The full train is 6 with a rainbow colour way graduating up the train. In the past most participants elected for the full six. However custom colourways have been requested for that extra sense of originality.
.:: Guardian ::.
The guardian is a unique shape, designed specifically for workshops. It features the triple dihedral concept, that being essentially a low aspect platform with upswept wing tips. The flying performance is greatly enhanced by this addition. The kite is constructed of ripstop and a carbon fibre frame.
The guardian is a unique shape, designed specifically for workshops. It features the triple dihedral concept, that being essentially a low aspect platform with upswept wing tips. The flying performance is greatly enhanced by this addition. The kite is constructed of ripstop and a carbon fibre frame.
.:: Wind Rose ::.
The Wind Rose is a spinner that rotates in all planes as long as there is wind. It is constructed in ripstop nylon and a combination of carbon and fibreglass rod. It has a heavy duty ball bearing swivel. The workshop is demonstrating the use of converting flat pieces of fabric and sewing around a curve.
The Wind Rose is a spinner that rotates in all planes as long as there is wind. It is constructed in ripstop nylon and a combination of carbon and fibreglass rod. It has a heavy duty ball bearing swivel. The workshop is demonstrating the use of converting flat pieces of fabric and sewing around a curve.
.:: Sode ::.
The workshop involves the use of ripstop nylon, a satin inlay, and organza to complete the kite. Varying disciplines are required to handle each of the fabrics. There will be a range of oriental inspired commercially made fabrics available for inlay from which to choose. The kite is constructed with carbon and fibreglass rods.
The workshop involves the use of ripstop nylon, a satin inlay, and organza to complete the kite. Varying disciplines are required to handle each of the fabrics. There will be a range of oriental inspired commercially made fabrics available for inlay from which to choose. The kite is constructed with carbon and fibreglass rods.
.:: Concentrix ::.
The workshop is the choice of a number of different kites shapes all using a concentric graphic of ever decreasing shapes. They all have long Organza tails and fly in a wide wind range from 6kph up to 30kph safely. They each have 4 to 5 colours including a black surround in the head. The frame is a combination of carbon and fibreglass rods.
The workshop is the choice of a number of different kites shapes all using a concentric graphic of ever decreasing shapes. They all have long Organza tails and fly in a wide wind range from 6kph up to 30kph safely. They each have 4 to 5 colours including a black surround in the head. The frame is a combination of carbon and fibreglass rods.
.:: The Listeners ::.
The Listeners is the classic Brasington Cell. It is a unique shape and style and this particular cell is the pick of all of the designs in the small size range. It can handle a wide wind range and is best in firm steady winds. Its construction is of carbon fibre and ripstop nylon. It is easy to assemble in both the construction and once completed.
The Listeners is the classic Brasington Cell. It is a unique shape and style and this particular cell is the pick of all of the designs in the small size range. It can handle a wide wind range and is best in firm steady winds. Its construction is of carbon fibre and ripstop nylon. It is easy to assemble in both the construction and once completed.
.:: Kindness of Strangers ::.
The kite is a very good all round performer that flies in winds 6kph up to 25kph. The workshop demands an average level of skill
The kite is a very good all round performer that flies in winds 6kph up to 25kph. The workshop demands an average level of skill
.:: Ravenette ::.
Ravenette is a uniquely shaped and original platform. It flies in a wide range of wind conditions and like all kites is best in light to moderate steady winds.
Ravenette is a uniquely shaped and original platform. It flies in a wide range of wind conditions and like all kites is best in light to moderate steady winds.