Giant Building...


BUILD A GIANT >

At ChestertheGiantCity we encouraged people to get together and build a Giant in time for the BiG Giant Parade (12th June 2011) that took place in Chester as part of this summers Chestival events. There will be other opportunities in 2012.

We recommended that you be as creative and imaginative as you possibly can and that you involve as many people as possible.  For example; get together with your local artist, mum's and toddler group, local church, school and community wardens.

RULES FOR BUILDING A GIANT

  • A Giant can be made from any materials and in any style
    • made of traditional materials e.g. wood, metal or wicker
    • made of modern materials e.g. steel, have wheels
  • Create a Giant that is relevant to your community
  • The Giants should not be more than 14' tall if you would like it to process out of the Great West Door of Chester Cathedral
  • It has to be able to negotiate the cobbled streets of Chester
  • When on Parade we recommend your Giant has one person inside to make it Walk/Dance and at least two assistants
  • Make your Giant to last - 20 years or more.
  • To help you get started you can purchase a fibre-glass head, wooden flat-pack frame and wheel-base from ChestertheGiantCity. Contact Kristine 07963 063 586

COST OF BUILDING A GIANT

  • Design your Giant and then cost out the materials
  • Where possible recycle materials
  • If you use a professional artist don't forget to include their time in your budget
  • Transport can be expensive so make or purchase a Giant that will flat-pack
  • A Giant can cost between £200 - £20,000 to build, it is up to you

FUNDING

  • Hold fund-raising events
  • Apply for a small community grant

KEEP IN TOUCH

  • Register your Giant on this website and we will keep you up-to-date with Giant news and events
  • Send in your Giant stories and events and we will put them up on the site

MOST IMPORTANT

  • Have fun making your Giant
  • Take it out into your community as much as possible
  • Our Giants have been used as a Sunday School creche, for holding Beaver Tea Parties, as well as promoting major festival events