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2009 Classes
updated 11/05/2008
The
curriculum committee has compiled our teachers
and the classes for 2009. The list, as always, is made up of
local and international teachers,
seasoned regulars and ones new to Ft. Worden. It is our goal to offer learning
experiences for kitemakers of every
skill level
to provide a very interesting, educational and fun weekend
for all who attend. Choosing between classes can be a tough decision!
Below you will find at least one color photo of each project, links to the
teacher's own
web pages where possible, and the blurbs here differ from those on the class
description portion of the registration packet. |
Multi-Functional Digital Art Kite
photo
Ken Conrad Seattle,
WashingtonKen's 2008 Digital Ohashi class
was a favorite among participants. If you missed it, this is your chance to
build another unique kite featuring Ken's stunning sublimation-printed
sails. What's more, this 'multi-mode' kite transforms in a jiffy from a
sedate, stable flier to a dashing Buka fighter kite. |
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Flare Kite
photo
Deb Cooley Lincoln
City, OregonThis year the Diva returns to
put some 'flare' into your life. Deb's multi-flare is a great high-flier
that is a wonderful canvas for applique, paint or
whatever-you'd-like-to-do. Embellishment will need to be done before the
class. |
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Uncorner kite
photo
Mark Engbaum Renton,
WashingtonMark is offering to teach you his
"un-corner" kite which is frameless with an X design. If you can't imagine
how these three terms could ever go together in a kite, cast your curiosity
to the wind, sign up for this class and get answers! |
Snowy Owl kite
photo
Paul Fieber Madison,
Wisconsin
If you like bird kites, this lightweight
"Snowy Owl" is for you. Don't be fooled by the photo; this "little"
owl has a 6 foot wingspan! It is made from half ounce ripstop nylon and
mostly carbon rods. Paul's goal is for you to put a very light wind kite in
your bag that is also a smooth gliding indoor kite. |
Design Your Own Box kite
photo
second photo
2oldkiters web page
John Freeman Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
Take one square piece of fabric, make a few folds, get
out your knife and slash it here and there; do a bit of sewing, add the
sticks and presto--you have a six foot long winged cellular kite with a box
of your own design. |
Astrofighter Kite
photo
Kathy Goodwind
Seattle, Washington
Kathy offers the student an Afghani Fighter
kite which she produced in the early 90's but it's your choice on how to
fill the 24" format to have your own unique kite. Plus learn some new
techniques from Kathy. |
So So kite
photo
second photo
Rainer's
web page
Rainer Hoffman Husum,
GermanyRainer comes all the way from Germany
to teach his exciting new creation. 'So So' is a clever German wordplay: it
can mean either 'this way, that way', or 'really?'. Intrigued? Check out the
photos and you'll know why.
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Not a Cody kite
photo
Paul Horner Quathiaski
Cove, British Columbia, CanadaThis year Paul
offers a beautiful three dimensioned kite that looks so complicated, but
isn't. It is an easy to assemble cellular kite that flies very nicely and is
easily converted between two configurations. |
Japanese Shibori dyeing
photo
Greg's
web page
Greg Kono Seattle,
Washington
What can you do with a 15"-18" commercial
coffee filter? The answer, make a kite! Greg will teach you the
traditional Shibori dyeing process and you complete the kite with bamboo
framing. |
Swan kite
photo
Karl Longbottom Herefordshire,
EnglandA new teacher for Ft. Worden, Karl
will teach his graceful Swan kite which flies as well as the real thing!
Build this great kite and learn some new techniques at the same time. |
Indoor mini kite train
photo
Highline Kites web
page
Tom McAllister Richmond, California
If you
saw Tom flying his mini train during meals last year and wanted your own,
this is your chance. If you missed the show, trust us, you will like it!
Spend a few hours with Mr. Highline Kites and come away with a beautiful
indoor train of your own. |
Dream Catcher
photo
Jeanne Mock Tacoma, Washington
Did you ever want to let all the good
kitemaking dreams through and keep out all those bad kitemaking dreams?
Here's your chance to make a dream catcher to help that happen. |
The Starting Point
photo Gerry Pennell Olympia, Washington
Gerry's 4 hour class is
the perfect starting point for all beginner kitebuilders and sewers alike. Learn
invaluable hints and tricks and basic must-know kite building information
plus come away
with a wonderful Gregor Hip Pocket Hybrid sled kite. |
Modern Marconi kite
photo
second photo Class
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Cliff Quinn Cooperburg,
Pennsylvania
Cliff's Modern Marconi is a good flying kite of a shape not often seen.
Cliff has taken the old Marconi-jib kite and modernized it, making
construction much simpler. You will have a choice of graphics. |
Heavy Air kite
photo
second photo
Dan Schwenk Bothell,
WashingtonIf building a kite using sticky
tape is a skill you have or want to have, then this class is for you. Dan is
offering a neoclassical Cody Varient using Tyvek and plenty of jokes to go
along with the assembly. Guaranteed fun class!
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14 foot banner
photo
second photo
Bob's web page Bob Serack Astoria, Oregon
Celebrate your patriotism with a 14 foot banner
representing either the American or Canadian flag. Easy sewing and a bit of
appliqué to make this a great looking addition to your beach display.
Advanced sewers will have the option of upgrading to make a more difficult
"name banner" as in the second photo. |
White Stripes kite
photo
Nigel Spaxman Richmond,
British Columbia CanadaNigel's eight foot
tall kite will fly in very light winds. The framework is very light due to
some of Nigel's special techniques. After building this kite you may want to
use these techniques for other kites as they work so well. |
Small kite and traditional Japanese
painting
photo
second photo
Nobuhiko Yoshizumi Kyoto,
JapanThis is your chance to be in a class
that is taught by a expert Japanese kite maker. He will offer several sizes
of Koi fish kites made in the tradition of almost every region of Japan.
Nobuhiko has studied with other masters to preserve Japanese kite traditions
and shares his passion with us.
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