Wood Burned Blue Bird Box

This is a great opportunity to try something new! Pyrography is a form of wood burning that etches permanent, weather proof designs into wood. Participants will learn the basics of zentangle designs and how to easily draw them. Then, participants will be shown how to safely use the wood burnishing tools to add their unique designs to the surface of the Blue Bird Nesting Box.

Each participant will leave with their finished blue bird box ready to be installed outside.

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Estes Park is working to become the Blue Bird capital of Colorado!

Blue birds are so beautiful, so why not design a bird box just as beautiful as they are for them to raise the next generation in? Using pryography, a type of controlled wood burning, learn how to burn zentangle inspired patterns into the sides and roof of the sturdy maple bird box. The solid wood blue bird boxes are handmade, and have a hinge so that they can be cleaned out every year to encourage new pairs to build a nest. Each participant will receive a list of suggested places to install the box near their home, as well as advice for how to attract them to the area.