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
Workshop open to ages 8 and up.
Resources to learn more about birds and the places they live and stop by here in Nevada:
Nevada Department of Wildlife
Nevada State Parks
Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Fallon National Wildlife Refuge
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Great Basin Bird Observatory
Lahontan Audubon Society
Red Rock Audubon Society
Great Basin Bird Observatory
Henderson Bird Preserve
Clark County Wetlands Park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Great Basin National Park