The roadrunner and duck whirligigs are whimsical pieces of folk art designed to decorate your yard. Whirligigs are simply a variation of the weather vane, as they stir in the breeze and indicate the ...

At age 95, Frank Murn has the unique pastime of making automata –– small, colorful wooden sculptures attached to pieces of wire that move in circular, vertical or horizontal motions. These wooden ...

Wilson is known for the whirligigs, large kinetic sculptures made by Vollis Simpson. They spin all year long, like a windmill, but it's not as effortless as it might seem. Dedicated conservationists ...

A whirligig makes a whimsical statement in your yard. They create movement and add color to your landscape. Arlene Roerig of Whirligigs and More creates a variety of these wind driven decorations that ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Everyone has a passion — and for Kim Larson, it’s turning blocks of wood into something that dances in the wind. “I blow these up and put them on patterns,” Larson said.

When Vollis Simpson created his first kinetic motion machine as a pilot during World War II, he likely never envisioned one day his whirligig sculptures would be such a central part of North Carolina ...

Here's a choice of ornamental windmills to add charm to your yard. They're ideal centerpieces for a planter or flower garden. Whirligigs date back to Colonial times when they were quiet playthings for ...