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Building with Wire: Sketch to Sculpture

Short Course
Sepia toned image of a wire sculpture of a face
Short Course & Professional Development

Learn how to build sculptures with wire. After experimenting with cutting and bending techniques, you will design and craft your own final sculpture.

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

Sunday 15 June 2025

Course Length

2 hours - 10:00 - 12:00 OR 13:15 - 15:15

In this workshop, you'll be introduced to the basic techniques of shaping, cutting, and forming wire. Through hands-on experience with a variety of tools, you'll explore the process of sculpting with wire, learning how to build structures, and experiment with negative space and 3D line. The workshop will focus on considering the shape, size, and function of your sculptures, while also discussing various display methods鈥攕uch as suspended or freestanding installations鈥攁nd how to ensure your sculptures are viewable from all angles.

We鈥檒l kick off with a group warm-up activity where you鈥檒l be challenged to create the 'perfect' circle using wire. This will introduce you to the essential techniques of cutting, bending, and twisting wire, along with the concept of forming wire around a found object to achieve smooth shapes.

Afterward, you鈥檒l design and sketch 3D plans for your final sculpture. You'll then have time to experiment on your own, using the tools and materials provided, to create your own wire artwork. By the end of the workshop, you'll gain the skills to turn a 2D drawing into a 3D sculpture and create a piece that can be viewed from every angle鈥攁n essential skill for any 3D artist.

For each sculpture, inspiration will be drawn from your own self-portrait, created using a mirror (which will be provided). The workshop will include a variety of equipment and materials, such as wire cutters, cutting mats, wire, pliers, safety glasses, modelling material, paper, and pencils. All these items will be available for use throughout the workshop.

 

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