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  • Some of the first pigeons in the area.
  • Painting the ceramic pigeons with underglazes before firing.
  • Linda Wallen, ceramic pigeons, Spring Hill Mosaic
  • Colleen, ceramic pigeons, Spring Hill, mosaic
  • ceramic pigeons, Spring Hill, mosaic, bus stop pigeons
project leader
Linda W
location
Chestnut St Opp Concord St
(Iten, Rhine, and Walz Streets in Spring Hill)
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Pigeons Going Up!

the project

 

Building on 25 years of mosaics and public art on Spring Hill, we want to engage normally segregated parts of our community to dignify a one-mile corridor along Itin, Rhine and Walz Streets. We want to improve these 3 streets by placing ceramic pigeons on the natural rock surfaces and other spots. Working with the after-school program of our local elementary school and the elderly residents of St. Ambrose housing we will facilitate the creation of dozens of ceramic birds to be mounted in the streets on various stone and masonry surfaces. A community scavenger hunt with maps will further engage all participants and their families.

the steps

  • JUNE Build basic bird parts from clay at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
  • JULY Paint bisque-fired birds with the seniors at Ambrose Manor
  • SEPTEMBER Paint bisque-fired birds with the kids at the Spring Hill Elementary School
  • OCTOBER High-fire pigeons and install on the 3 streets
  • NOVENBER Scavenger Hunt with maps so each participant can find their own pigeon

why we're doing it

Everyone who lives in our community drives or walks at least some part of this corridor as it’s an entryway to our neighborhood. Ultimately we hope to influence some pride of place so people take care of the trash and weeds along these streets. We hope the seniors and kids have a significant experience during the making of pigeons and an important interaction during the Scavenger Hunt. As we reach a critical mass of mosaics and ceramics in public places we hope to bring attention to our community which will ultimately improve our neighborhood.

budget

Original Budget:

Clay
Cement and tools
Kiln rental to fire the ceramic pigeons



SUBTOTAL = 1,000
ioby Platform Fee  $35
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $50
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $30
TOTAL TO RAISE = $1,115

Disbursed Budget:

Clay + Tools 250.00

Glazes for ceramic birds 280.00

Containers/shelves for storing and moving ceramic birds  120.00

Buses  250.00

Teacher/aids After-school program  200.00

Cement + buckets, gloves 130.00                                                       

Epoxy sealant, penetrating sealant 70.00

Printing: flyers for St Ambrose + Scavenger Hunt 150.00

Snacks:  seniors, children, Scavenger Hunt  150.00

Kiln rental (Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild)  455.56

TOTAL   $2055.56



RAISED = $2,255.00
less ioby Platform Fee  $35.00
less ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $102.78
less ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $61.67
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = $2,055.56

 

updates

Pigeons Going Up!

Posted 09/12/2017 - 6:56am

New pigeons have been created by seniors at St. Ambrose on Spring Hill. Colleen Frederking and Ingrid Nagin helped the residents glaze bisqued ceramic birds in three work sessions. These pigeons were then high-fired at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and some have already been installed on Itin Street and Rhine. More pigeons are set to be created with the students at the Spring Hill Elementary School.

Thanks to our new Sprout and IOBY funds, we will be cementing up flocks of pigeons on Walz, Itin, and Rhine streets on  two Saturdays, September 23 & 30 2pm-5pm. Come help with cement mixing, buttering birds, wiping surfaces, and waving to the passing crowds. 

 

 

During the Spring Hill FALL FESTIVAL on Sunday September 24  from 3pm to 6pm we will need volunteers to help adults and children paint (glaze) bisqued birds. And maybe paint a few yourself! We will have a table set up with lots of pigeons, colorful paints, and brushes. 

 

Thanks for your interest in the Pigeon Positivity Project. Hope to see you at one of these events!

 

Pigeons Going Up!

Posted 09/12/2017 - 6:56am

New pigeons have been created by seniors at St. Ambrose on Spring Hill. Colleen Frederking and Ingrid Nagin helped the residents glaze bisqued ceramic birds in three work sessions. These pigeons were then high-fired at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and some have already been installed on Itin Street and Rhine. More pigeons are set to be created with the students at the Spring Hill Elementary School.

Thanks to our new Sprout and IOBY funds, we will be cementing up flocks of pigeons on Walz, Itin, and Rhine streets on  two Saturdays, September 23 & 30 2pm-5pm. Come help with cement mixing, buttering birds, wiping surfaces, and waving to the passing crowds. 

 

During the Spring Hill FALL FESTIVAL on Sunday September 24  from 3pm to 6pm we will need volunteers to help adults and children paint (glaze) bisqued birds. And maybe paint a few yourself! We will have a table set up with lots of pigeons, colorful paints, and brushes. 

 

Thanks for your interest in the Pigeon Positivity Project. Hope to see you at one of these events!

Pigeons Going Up!

Posted 09/12/2017 - 6:56am

New pigeons have been created by seniors at St. Ambrose on Spring Hill. Colleen Frederking and Ingrid Nagin helped the residents glaze bisqued ceramic birds in three work sessions. These pigeons were then high-fired at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and some have already been installed on Itin Street and Rhine. More pigeons are set to be created with the students at the Spring Hill Elementary School.

Thanks to our new Sprout and IOBY funds, we will be cementing up flocks of pigeons on Walz, Itin, and Rhine streets on  two Saturdays, September 23 & 30 2pm-5pm. Come help with cement mixing, buttering birds, wiping surfaces, and waving to the passing crowds. 

 

During the Spring Hill FALL FESTIVAL on Sunday September 24  from 3pm to 6pm we will need volunteers to help adults and children paint (glaze) bisqued birds. And maybe paint a few yourself! We will have a table set up with lots of pigeons, colorful paints, and brushes. 

 

Thanks for your interest in the Pigeon Positivity Project. Hope to see you at one of these events!

Pigeons Going Up!

Posted 09/12/2017 - 6:56am

New pigeons have been created by seniors at St. Ambrose on Spring Hill. Colleen Frederking and Ingrid Nagin helped the residents glaze bisqued ceramic birds in three work sessions. These pigeons were then high-fired at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and some have already been installed on Itin Street and Rhine. More pigeons are set to be created with the students at the Spring Hill Elementary School.

Thanks to our new Sprout and IOBY funds, we will be cementing up flocks of pigeons on Walz, Itin, and Rhine streets on  two Saturdays, September 23 & 30 2pm-5pm. Come help with cement mixing, buttering birds, wiping surfaces, and waving to the passing crowds. 

 

During the Spring Hill FALL FESTIVAL on Sunday September 24  from 3pm to 6pm we will need volunteers to help adults and children paint (glaze) bisqued birds. And maybe paint a few yourself! We will have a table set up with lots of pigeons, colorful paints, and brushes. 

 

Thanks for your interest in the Pigeon Positivity Project. Hope to see you at one of these events!

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Stephanie Walsh
  • Deborah Nagin
  • Anonymous
  • Shawn D.
  • Clayton M.
  • Christina and Bill
  • Rhoda
  • Spring Hill Civic League
  • Mark Thompson
  • Lynne and Mark Frank
  • Daniel N.
  • James Rizzo
  • Anonymous