847480 UE Leichtbaumethoden - kite workshop
Built into the air 3.0
5-days KITE-workshop mit Anna Rubin (12.01. bis 16.01.2026, ganztägig)
"Der Drachen als Verbindung von Tradition, Handwerk, Material, Wissen, Technik, Kunst und Freiheit schafft ein großes Betätigungsfeld.
Die Materialien Bambus und Papier, der technische Prozess und das Wissen um die Gesetze des Fliegens prägen das Ergebnis ebenso wie die Idee, das Design.“
We begin with a traditional Japanese kite design. The paper is dyed with ink using the shibori technique, and then the kite frame is built from bamboo. Equipped with bridle string, tension string, and flying line, this kite flies even in light wind. Flying a self-made kite inspires the development of a unique kite design: bamboo is split into fine strips to build the kite skeleton using string and many knots. This is then covered with various types of paper (Japanese, Nepalese, etc.). In addition to this detailed material experience, the theory covers the historical, mythological, and cultural context of kites.
Remarks:
This course is restricted in number of participants. Please note that there is a charge of ~€40/person for the materials required. This amount will be collected at the same time as registration and is non-refundable.
Modelbuilding, cutting, splitting bamboo, ... at the participants own risk!