Wire Sculpture: Flora - Discovery Session with Emma Bird
Ref: STM41706
About this course
A discovery session exploring wire sculpture inspired by natural floral forms. You will be guided through bending, twisting, and fixing wire to create a small sculptural piece suitable for a bud vase.
This two hour discovery session will be held on the Gardens Gatehouse Craft Table. Please access via the Gardens Entrance.
This two hour discovery session will be held on the Gardens Gatehouse Craft Table. Please access via the Gardens Entrance.
Course Description
An introduction to sculpting with wire, suitable for complete beginners.
Through guided, hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to shape and join wire to create structure and form, taking inspiration from simple botanical shapes.
You’ll build confidence using both tools and your hands to manipulate the material.
Please note: this session is not recommended for those with arthritic fingers.
You will take home your own wire sculpture at the end of the session.
Course Materials
Included
All materials are included
What students need to bring
An apron
Available to buy
A variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse Shop.
Timetable
This two-hour discovery session will be held at our Craft Table in the Gardens Gatehouse. Please access via the Gardens entrance.
Start time: 10am Finish time: 12pm
General Information
Tutors
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