Reindeer Wire Sculpture (UC09G10B)
Registration is from 9:30 am, ACRES staff will welcome you and offer a complimentary drink.
Course overview
Learn how to work with wire to create sculptures from an experienced and skilled practitioner. Bonnie will take you through how to cut and manipulate a variety of different wires in order to create and built a wire frame and then finally a 3d form of a delightfully characterful free-standing reindeer. A unique festive decoration or a lovely unusual gift.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 12th November 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £67.00.
What you already need to know
This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of wire sculpture.
What you will learn
- You will create a Reindeer (approximate 10cm-15cm high)
- You will be introduced to florist and knitting wire sculpture techniques
- You will be introduced to a variety of materials, their characteristics explained and shown how to cover the wireframe to build a finished piece
- You will learn how to use minimal wire to create an impression of wire
- You will learn how to cut and manipulate wire using needle point pliers and wire cutters
- You will gain the confidence to explore your own creative responses to a theme
How you will learn it
Tutor demonstrations and teaching will support your learning. Through practical work, you will be able to explore your ideas and methods and receive individual tuition. There will be opportunity to look at the class work and evaluate and support each other's learning through peer assessment.
Bring to the first session
All materials to make the reindeer are included.
Please bring:
- Notepad
- pencil and/or pen
- needle point pliers
- Optional - non-rip gloves (rubber-fingered one)
- Optional - safety googles - these are optional as sometimes can hinder the delicate work.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.
Extra study or practice
This is a craft that can easily be continued and expanded at home.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Additional Course Information
A little note about the tutor
I am a qualified art teacher, that specialises in 3d forms, with previous 5 years of experience working within a classroom setting as a lead art teacher in sculpture and photography. I am now a professional artist, receiving regular commissions whilst delivering workshops.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
See our website for creative skills and art courses run by Bonnie and others.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.