Hubby and I spent a very lovely evening at the Millenium Galleries in Sheffield recently. The evening had a "bird" related theme to run alongside their current exhibition "The Illustrated Aviary". We got to watch one our favourite Sheffield street artists "Faunagraphic" painting some of her trademark birds - she made it look so easy,
We also partook in a little Origami. I haven't done this since I was little. There used to be a TV programme and I would sit with my 9"x9" square of paper - and get hopelessly lost half way through!! I still got lost half way through, but the nice chap I sat next to was an expert.
We were encouraged to make something to fly and then see whose flew furthest.
He was very proud of his creation - and it did a magnificent and very spectacular loop the loop every flight - but also ended up behind him instead of in front every time.
We listened to the live music that the museum had provided...
A fantastic duo call
Bird to Beast. They had beautiful voices and had written their own songs. A very talented duo.
The event was free to attend and had plenty to see and do.
I shall keep my eye out for further events as this one was good fun.
6 comments:
A fun and free event, sounds like a great way to spend and evening. I'm chuckling at the fact Mr H's plane landed behind him each time!
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Lisa x
What a marvellous way to spend an evening, you had a lot of fun.
I love nights at museums, museum lates. We (my husband & I ) had a great time at a Brunel Museum Late. Cocktails inspired by herbs on the roof top garden & a tour of the underground chamber. I had a lavender gin cocktail. It's on my blog somewhere if you search the side bar. I don't live anywhere near Sheffield but after reading your post, feel inspired to find another museum evening out, espcially if cocktails are involved. Saw a beer on that origami table!
That sounds great, Diane! I love Faunagraphic's art, and your origami skills are a great deal better than mine!
PS. Still chuckling about your comment on FB about the school run! xxx
Looks like a super evening out and so much fun. I love the birds:)
It sounds and looks like a lot of fun! xx
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