Create your own 3-D version of Klee’s ‘Twittering Machine’.
What will my children learn?
During this lesson your children will –
Discover how Klee blended fantasy, humour, and mechanical forms in his ‘Twittering Machine’ painting.
Imagine and design their own bird-like machine, building skill in visualising ideas, taking creative risks, and making something original.
Explore form, balance, and structure, learning how to connect materials, make stable shapes, and think spatially.
Work with a range of materials, gaining experience in model-building and creative use of everyday items.
Be challenged to solve practical problems during the construction process, building resilience and critical thinking.
Refine their dexterity and coordination by cutting, shaping, connecting and assembling small components.