spinning tops

Had to double up classes today - so we continued with our design tech. topic of 'moving toys' and made spinning tops. Simple quilled pieces with cocktail stick additions. They actually worked very well. The children have taken materials home to improve their designs.

Have been doodling a few 'Fougassian' (is this a word? - after Fougasse) figures. I love the simplicity of line in his work;