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Paper Kite Workshops
University of Missouri Department of Art and
Stephens College Art Department
Columbia, Missouri
September 8 - September 12, 2003

Through the assistance and brilliance of graduate art student Natalie Febish,
the Drachen Foundation conducted a week long series of paper kite workshops
for students, teachers and artists.
This was a collaborative event with the art departments of University of Missouri
and Stephens College.

Classes in 3-dimensional kite making, traditional Japanese kites and flat work kites
were conducted by international paper kite artists:
Robert Trepanier, Canada
Greg Kono, USA
and Mikio Toki, Japan
To schedule a workshop residency, contact Drachen.

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Robert Trepanier
Greg Kono
Mikio Toki
Students creating flat kites by applying dyes and collage techniques.
Advanced students making woodblock prints.
Students working in 3-dimensional kite making class.
Students proudly displaying and flying their works of art.

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