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Blue Hill Observatory Sled Kite Workshop at Textile Museum
This event is not sanctioned by the AKA
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Date & Location:
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05/06/2012
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American Textile History Museum
491 Dutton Street
Lowell, MA US
(AKA Region 1)
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Activities:
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Description:
Learn to build a simple and fun sled kite. For ages 8 and up (3 and up with
a parent) 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 (one hour)
In this workshop you will learn the general history of kites, the use of
math in kite construction, a bit about aerodynamics and how to assemble a
rugged and long lasting kite made of Tyvek and fiberglass.
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For additional information contact:
Don McCasland
PO Box 187
Readville, MA 02137
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E-mail:
Phone: (617) 696-0562
Fax: (617) 696-0419 |
Kites Over New England
www.bluehill.org |
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Directions:
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Easily accessible via Route I-495 North or South to exit 35C (the Lowell Connector). Follow the Connector to exit 5B Thorndike Street. Go through four traffic signals and look for the Museum immediately on the left. Turn left into the Museum parking lot. Free parking is available in the Museum’s lot. The Museum is accessible by commuter rail (Lowell Line) from Boston’s North Station. Contact the MBTA at 1 800-392-6100, or www.mbta.com for schedules and fares.
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Comments:
This workshop is good for new kite fliers looking to learn how to build easy kites. It is also good for teachers looking for ways to use kites to teach.
You can find more about the museum and other events at www.athm.org
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