Presented by Kites 4 Kids

Let’s go fly a kite

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Families, children ages 8 - 12

Kites have been used throughout history for a wide variety of scientific purposes, including experiments with electricity, meteorology and human flight. Many cultures also enjoy the colour and excitement of kite flying for festivals and other celebrations.

 

Kites 4 Kids will deliver kite-making workshops and spectacular displays of giant flying kites over Birrarung Marr, near Federation Square. The program combines the fun of kite-making and flying with creativity and the basic principles of flight. Children will construct a diamond-shaped kite, design and create the decorative features, and then have the chance to learn to fly their own creation in the skies of Melbourne.

 

Kites 4 Kids was a big hit at our 2017 festival, and is expected to be popular again. ‘Kite flying is a great way of expressing yourself,’ says Jo Baker, who runs the sessions.

 

‘Designing a kite or even just the graphics on a kite is a way of putting your art in the sky for everyone to see and enjoy. The sky is a blank canvas. You can fill it with so much colour and fun.’

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