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THE ARTS
The Mix: Handmade 2
 
Introduction
Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots
Amanda Bevan - candle maker and decorator
Programme Outline
Biography
Interview
Ideas To Try
History of Candles and Candle Making
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum Links
Links
Mikhail Dvornikov – woodcarver
Willard Wigan – model maker (light aircraft)
Diane Barnes – lino cutter and printmaker
John Gassom – cricket bat maker
Jyoti Taglani - henna artist
Micky Charalambous – maker of ballet shoes
Sarah Nagy – cake maker
Adam Madebe - sculptor
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Amanda Bevan - candle maker and decorator

Learning Outcomes

 

Children can be given opportunities to:

  • Appreciate the methods and traditions of a very old craft
  • Consider the varied, often traditional, uses of candles
  • Recognise and compare the varied light sources available today
  • Understand the different sources of wax and its properties