Toy Making Workshop
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 2:00 PM
Our most popular workshop! Come join us for a bunch of great fun, lots of creative ideas, and lots of toy making for our birds!
Here is a list of some ideas of what to bring to make toys with:
* coffee filters
* wax-free paper cups (emphasis on wax-free!)
* raffia
* finger traps
* tamale wrappers
* tissue paper, napkins, cardboard, brown packaging paper, etc.
* syringe cases (you can get these for free from your vet, as they are usually thrown away
* bird-safe beads, plastic or wood, as long as they are too big to swallow
* leather strips and scraps
* blocks or scraps of untreated wood
* heavy duty sewing needles
* hole puncher
* scissors
* marine-grade stainless steel nuts, bolts, screws, washers, chains, bells, etc.
* toilet paper / paper towel rolls
* popsicle sticks
* to-go boxes and coffee/drink holders that are made out of undyed, recycled paper (examples of places that use these products: Starbucks, Mother's, Hyde Park Grill).
NO STYROFOAM OR DYED PAPERS, PLEASE!
If you can think of any other suitable, bird-safe items, feel free to bring them along as well!
And if you have any questions, you can reply to this post or email myself, Jamie or Emily! Any tools you can bring would be appreciated too. Drills, scissors, etc.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Hear what our members are saying:
I believe that the club will benifit us with much knowledge and support in learning about our B&G Macaw. ”
— Ben and Candy Warren on Jan 17, 2011.
“ A great group of people who want to share and develop knowledge to provide the best environmental possible for our avian companions. ”
— Tracey C. on Oct 17, 2010.
“ Love it! Proud to be a member. ”
— JoAnn Doak on Oct 17, 2010.
“ This is a really nice bunch of friends that love out pet Birdies! We are so fortunate to have such a Society!!! ”
— George Hawkins on May 17, 2010.
“ Like minded people who want to learn and share their knowledge of avian creatures. After owning parrots for over 30 years, I am amazed by how much I didn't know - just like having kids, I wish I could do it over "the right way". Sharing experiences and meeting people who love these creatures - we're not really "weird", but have a whole lot of love to give! ”
— Carole Hawkins on May 16, 2010.
“ We are a great group of people who all love our parrots! We all want the best for them and we learn new ways to enrich their lives at every meeting. Someone always has great new ideas for training, enriching, toy making, nutrition, housing, you name it. ”
— Tracey on May 16, 2010.
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