Sculptural Wire Weaving

Adult Online Workshop | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

2/2/2021-3/9/2021

6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Tue

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$195.00

$175.00

To assist you in preparing for this class, we have provided a link to the setup / test pages from the conference provider. If you have never used this conference service before please click on the link below so that your PC or device will be ready to participate in this class.

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This online class will cover several different wire basketry techniques that can be used for everything from functional baskets to creative sculpture. Students will learn how to adapt the techniques they learn to suit the forms they want to make and how to incorporate other materials into their wire work. We will also cover basic principles of composition as they apply to both 2D and 3D objects. Each class will include both demos and time for individual work.


WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. Three-part wire weaving for simple and complex 3D forms
2. Two-part weaving with single and double walls
3. Adapting different weaves to make a wide variety of forms
4. Incorporating other materials

  • Some of the wire we’ll be working with can stain your clothes so we recommend wearing dark colors and/or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

  • Working with wire can unfortunately sometimes be difficult for people with arthritis or other issues with hand pain or dexterity.

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • Start the term with these supplies:

  • • Needle-nosed pliers;
  • • Wire cutters (if your pliers have them at the base you don't need a separate pair)
  • • Exacto knife or box cutter
  • • One 3.5 lb roll of rebar tie wire
  • • Three 30-yard spools of 26-gauge copper wire in your favorite colors
  • • One 250-foot spool of 24-gauge galvanized steel wire
  • • 12” x 12” thick chipboard (can be found at most art supply stores, or you can use the back of a drawing pad)

  • Midway through the term students will need these supplies:
  • • Depending on the size of your work you may need more 26 gauge copper wire and more rebar tie wire. If you work small you won’t.
  • • For the last class you’ll need any interesting yarn/fabric scraps/beads/paper you want to incorporate into your wire work.