Highline Kites
of Berkeley
April 25th 1999
No Politics No Whiners Kite Workshop
Number One
at the Marina in Berkeley, CA.

Brian Champie and Tim Helwig plan to present a series of workshops with increasing skill levels so as to bring participants up to the skill level to participate in workshops with "Master" kite designers who are displaying advanced techniques.

Sunday's workshops were:

  • Kitemaking 101: Nathan Sendan from "Laughing Gecko Kites" taught sewing basics. Participants built 50 foot tails as their first project.
  • Kitemaking 102: For those who didn't need basic sewing techniques, J.R. Tolman taught how to build a wood block, printed paper and bamboo Japanese Suruga Kite.

Nathan Sendan helps one participant Nathan helps out one participant who looks like they're having some trouble with their machine.
J.R. Tolman J.R showing his group the finer points of assembly.
Everyone working hard at their machines. A room full of diligent sewers. There are going to be a lot of tails in the sky later in the day.
?? Tim Helwig working on his Suruga.
A happy coat helps one get in the mood to build a Japanese kite.
The whole group.
These are some very happy kite makers.
Back Row, left to right: Sharon Champie, J.R. Tolman, Corey Wilson, Phill Kalenowsky,
Carol Churchill, Tim Helwig, Arnel Realin, Brian Champie, Mo Alvorado, Evan Stone, Denis Churchill
Front row, left to right: Linda Warner, Larry Benitez, Janet Warner, Mike Giough, Nathan Sendan,
Kathy Sendan, Lee Thrall
Down in front: Flora Thompson
Later that day, out on the field ... Continue

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