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LYCHFORD PARK
Worksheets 11-20
Audio Cassette References:
- Janet Faulkner
- Clive Budden
- Michael Ryle
- Charlie Stevens
- Andy Williams
- Vernon Rush
Video Cassette References:
- Sequence 7
- Sequence 10
- Sequence 15
- Sequence 18
Teacher Notes - Lychford Park
Lychford Park is an estate, which, in addition to farming, employs a gamekeeper and breeds pheasants and other wild game. Ponds for breeding trout and other fish have been 'built' along one of the streams on the estate. The 'farming' of game and fish are important commercial elements of the estate.
The Gamekeeper
The work sheets describe the year's activities of the gamekeeper. In addition to answering the questions asked, artwork can be used to portray these activities in interesting ways. Collage work offers the opportunity for some colourful displays while at the same time it allows the use of a wide variety of materials. is that the materials being used should be stuck to a base. It can also be very economical as, apart from adhesive, all other materials can be scrap.
Collage is a good way of learning to arrange shapes, colours and tones and to handle different surfaces and textures, seeing them in various positions,before finally being glued down. It is important to choose a suitable backing on which to stick the collage materials. Sugar paper is adequate for fabrics and paper, but a stronger, more rigid base will be needed for heavier materials.
Large shapes need to be applied first, with detail added on top. This is obvious but children tend to rush to put on interesting detail and then struggle to fit the background round them.
The Gamekeeper's Year provides an exciting stimulus for a large class collage or the children could produce a collage that reflects the gamekeeper's environment.
A clay tiled panel could also be produced of The Gamekeeper's Year. First, work out the size of the panel (or panels if one is made to represent each season). Divide this up into equal areas to give the individual tile size. The children would need to sketch out a few ideas and then collaborate together on a plan for the whole panel. Flatten the clay to make a tile. A thick slip needs to be made out of clay and water to join the clay to the tile. Textures can be created by impressing objects into the clay.
The Art of Fly-tying
Tying flies in the classroom
An example of a fishing fly is provided in the pack. It is possible to make flies in the classroom with the minimum of specialist equipment.It is not even necessary at this stage to use real hooks; bent paper clips or stiff wire form an adequate basis for the fly and have the advantage of being larger and not so sharp. If you are going to use real hooks, choose large ones without barbs (barbless) as they will be easier for small hands to manage.
Starting to tie
Work sheets 17-20 are provided which will enable a total beginner to master the three basic techniques of fly-tying. This will then enable you to go on to tie flies of your own design.The basic steps are:
- tying the silk onto the hook and winding evenly down the hook shank,
- winding a hackle,
- adding eyes.
Materials in brief - the hook
The parts of a hook are shown below. You will find these terms used in the worksheets.
Silk
Silk is simply a strong type of gossamer cotton and comes in many colours. The silk is used to attach materials to the hook shank.
Floss
Floss is a ribbon-type material available in many colours and multi-colours and is used for making fly bodies.
Chenille/wool
Chenille is a soft, fluffy floss material used to make the bodies of flies. The texture of wool makes good fly bodies.
Raffia
Raffia or raffene (trade name) is made from fibres of palm trees. It can be used for making fly bodies and wings instead of feathers.
