Make a Willow Owl
This is a part of activities put together by Suffolk Artlink to complement Friends Around the Table activity boxes for groups to use with or without a group leader. We hope that people beyond those taking part in Friends Around the Table can also enjoy these.
We hope that you enjoy the activities. If you would like to write to us with any questions contact kasia@suffolkartlink.org.uk.
We would love to see your creations!
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Enjoy getting creative!
Make a Willow Owl
Activity
Step 1. Work from the middle with the thickest sticks
Step 2. Weave your sticks through the frame
over-under-over
then
under-over-under
Step 3. Thinnest sticks top and bottom
Step 4. Fix the eyes and beak by poking the wire
through and twisting it
Step 5. Add the pupils to bring your owl to life!
Step 6. Tie a loop of string at the top to hang it up.
You will need
Grab 1 bundle of willow,
1 hoop,
1 small double hoop,
1 beak and a pair of eyes from the Activity Box
Download activity guide
Download PDF of Activity Cards pack
If you’ve enjoyed this DIY activity and would like to make a donation to Suffolk Artlink please visit our CAF Donate page here https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/9780#!/DonationDetails. Every penny will help.
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