NAEA 2014: Intro to Wire Sculpture
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This session shares the experience of middle school students sculpting with wire for the first time. The presenter will shares student examples, techniques, materials, tools, and lesson ideas.
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NAEA 2014: Intro to Wire Sculpture
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- 3. •Approach with greater freedom than more familiar mediums •Malleable nature helps build confidence •Developmental expectations Collage & Construction in Schools by Lois Lord
- 4. •Begin with material exploration •Follow with a sequence which increase the challenge and allows for accomplishment Collage & Construction in Schools by Lois Lord
- 5. Sculpting in Wire by Cathy Miles •Wire •Pliers •Process
Editor's Notes
- Sometimes a base is needed for structural reasons and sometimes it is a choice for presentation.
- Accessible (complex3D bird or basic shapes of 2D dragonfly), organic shapes & irregular lines
- Students use drawing as a method to gain greater insight in to their subject.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW3dWHo5n7o#t=29
- Floral wire
- Location, grades, 6 years, elective model, strong interest in sculpture, teaching in the classroom