Well after a year off we are back with the Labour weekend workshop. The dates are 20th to 22nd October to be held at Raroa Intermediate School in Johnsonville. Our tutor is Robert Brassington from Tasmania. After discussion with several members at New Year your comments were that you wanted to make something that covered a good range of techniques. I passed this message onto Robert and this is what he has offered.

At this stage we have not done the other costings for Robert and I will come back to you. For budgeting purposes I would allow worse case scenario and if we have 15 people it will be about $50 each plus your kit costs.

1. Do you want to join us? Booking are on a first in basis so do not daly if you think you want to join in please don't delay!
2. Indication of kites you want to make - and all 4 is doable for the 3 days according to Robert.

I have discussed with Robert wind range and he says "All can take reasonably strong winds, the fan could be the weak one on that front, but I put them up in anything and just adjust the bridle"

Below are the kites we have options on to make. If you are feeling really keen you could make all 4!!

Anyway Robert has to prepare kits and obviously do ordering for the kits.

1. Fan. Simple appilqued stylised graphic on fan platform, Done in Lunen, Germany and Geelong, Aust. very successful. All carbon and ripstop construction. 750mm accoss. Note, there are about 6 different graphics done for this workshop (no circles as in image) 1/2 day -$30.00 Ausd NZ$35
2. Sode- modern version of the classic, in ripstop, satins, silks etc with organza tail. workshop invovles the use of slave paper to carry the multi mediums. and the handleing of the 6M tail. Head 800 high.. full day #30 Ausd NZ$35
3. Angel, simple but elegant kite, unique construction, done before with great success. 1/2 day $22.50. NZ$25
4. Kinetic Can be used as a hanger, line laundry, or on balanced arm for garden use. 800 mm diameter, original construction, ripstop and carbon. 1/2 day $27.50 NZ$31