Back to All Events

Wonders of Nature: Creating Paper Birds with Bobbie Ann Howell

 

Join Nevada Humanities as we welcome in the winter and the holiday season with artist Bobbie Ann Howell's paper bird workshop. This folded paper design can hang or rest on a table, a mantel, or nest in your Christmas tree. Several pattern options will be sent by email. The workshop will cover the basic pattern, folding, and design options.

Birds are a vital aspect of our nature that bring beauty, music, and joy across the world. Nevada is part of the Pacific Flyway that many species of birds use to rest and feed during their annual migration, as well as the many species that call Nevada home. Our state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, is one of many birds you can discover in our parks, forests, deserts, wetlands, and even in your own backyard.

Supplies Needed

Paper, Scissors, Pencil
Paper that is stiff enough to hold the folded shape and stand up and that can be drawn on with colored pencils, crayons, markers, or cut out for pierced designs. Most cardstock paper should work. Art papers usually have a weight listed; for this project, 80lb to 110lb paper would be best. Cardstock paper 80lb or other art papers such as single ply Bristol Board, 90lb Watercolor paper, heavyweight drawing paper, or Canson pastel drawing paper which also comes in a variety of colors.

Optional: A push pin and cardboard backing or old mouse pad for pierced designs, an x-acto knife, and a cutting mat if you want to cut out shapes or designs on your bird.

To color or draw on your birds: colored pencils, markers, or crayons.

Please download and print this PDF.

Additional Information


Nevada Reads is a program of Nevada Humanities that is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Library of Congress’ Center for the Book promotes books and libraries, literacy and reading, and poetry and literature.