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THE ARTS
The Mix: Handmade 2
 
Introduction
Laurence McGowan - thrower and painter of pots
Amanda Bevan - candle maker and decorator
Mikhail Dvornikov – woodcarver
Willard Wigan – model maker (light aircraft)
Programme Outline
Biography
Interview
Ideas to Try
History of Model Microfilm Aircraft
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum Links
Links
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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Willard Wigan – model maker (light aircraft)

Curriculum Links

 

Art – use the Internet addresses below to gain an insight into other aspects of Willard’s work.

Geography – observation of maps working on different scales.

Language – extracts from ‘James and the Giant Peach’ could be used in the Literacy Hour or news articles relating to space or flight for older children.

Mathematics – excellent links with weight, length and scale or planning an air journey, with emphasis on cost/time.

Music – ‘The Flight of the Bumble Bee’ by Rimsky-Korsakov; ‘The Planets’ by Holst.

Research – history of aviation/space flight; flight in nature.

Science – simple methods of creating power.