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How to Draw a Dancing Bowerbird

We all know that Bowerbirds like to collect blue trinkets to decorate their bower to attract a mate, but did you know the ritual doesn’t stop there? Once a female enters the bower, the male will perform a wonderful dance whilst holding his favourite trinket in his mouth! This easy step-by-step guide will show you how to draw your very own Dancing Bowerbird!

This drawing activity is perfect for extending on the book ‘Bowerbird Blues’ written and illustrated by Aura Parker, published by Scholastic Australia. ‘Bowerbird Blues’ will be read as part of the ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 event!

  • Step 1Download and print the activity sheet provided. Have a piece of white cover paper ready to draw on. We recommend using cover paper as this provides a great surface for decorating.
  • Step 2Using a lead pencil, follow the steps on the activity sheet to draw your bowerbird.
  • Step 3Once you have finished drawing your bowerbird, colour your artwork with coloured pencils, markers, or even paint! Allow to dry if needed.
  • Step 4Your Dancing Bowerbird Artwork is now ready to display!

Materials used in this activity

Erasers - Pack of 72
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
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CleverPatch Triangular Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16232
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HB Pencils - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 16618
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CleverPatch Watercolour Palette - 12 Well
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 20770
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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Product Code: 20811
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