Community Kite Project: Kimono Kite Making
Play Make Do: A Festival of Fun for All the Family
Create a beautiful and unique Kimono Kite, ready to take to the skies, at this workshop led by the Community Kite Project.
Discover the fascinating history and story of the Sode (Kimono) Kite before being guided through the materials and techniques needed to craft your own.
For hundreds of years, kites have been central to both childhood and adult games and pursuits. Across the globe, kite flying is synonymous with freedom, the outdoors, imagination, and possibility. Come along and connect with those themes at this engaging and inspiring workshop.
The Community Kite Project believes that fun and imagination are precious commodities and aims to share them with as many people as possible. Founded in 2011, they run kite-making workshops for everyone and anyone.
Age guidance: 8+
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, parent or carer.
Event information:
If you don't arrive within 15 minutes of the start time of the booked activity, you will not be admitted.
Play Make Do
Fountain Room
Location
The Fountain Room is located on Level G.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
The Fountain Room is on the ground floor level of the Barbican.
From the Silk Street entrance, go over the bridge and turn right across the ground floor foyer.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
