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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)

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www.fwkc.com/encyclopedia/low/articles/w/w028001050f.html – offers comprehensive information about the history of woodcarving and sculpture.

www.theimpossiblemicroworld.com/homefs.htm – gives details of Willard Wigan’s exhibition in Bath with photographs of some of his work.

www.cinemedia.net/vffs/wottisff.html – information about various types of free flight model aircraft.

www.bbc.co.uk/bluepeter/articles/article_miniatures.shtml – a Blue Peter article about Willard Wigan and his work.

 

For those wishing to learn more about Willard and his work type:

www.google.com – then type in Willard Wigan under Google Search – there are many articles about Willard’s work.

For those interested in learning more about microfilm model aircraft, type: www.google.com – then type in ‘microfilm model aircraft’ under Google Search – there is a great deal of information here.