Kids Fest: 6-14 yrs “Why is that Spider Dancing?” Talk and Art Session
Wednesday 9 July, 1.30-4pm
Description
Discover the amazing arachnids of Aotearoa with award winning science writer, Simon Pollard. You can discover “why is that spider dancing?” and ask him your spider questions. After a quick break, Margaret will help you switch to illustrator mode where you’ll learn how to sketch those spiders featured in different settings. Then take your wonderful work home with you. Children 8yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and older siblings also welcome to stay for the talk for a koha/donation.
Simon is an award-winning writer, both in NZ and the US. He has twice won the LIANZ non-fiction book of the year award. His book The Little Book of Spiders was released in the US and UK in April last year. His fourth book for Te Papa Press The Incredible Insects Of Aotearoa came out in May this year.
Creative Director of Art Grooves, Margaret Taylor graduated from The Learning Connexion (Diploma in Art & Creativity) over 13 years ago. She’s passionate about art education and has run successful workshops for KAC since graduating and more recently with WEA for both children and adults.