Wire Sculpture Workshops
About
Wire is an exciting and expressive material that is highly creative and fun for all. Specialty workshops available to adults use a wide range of wire. Kids workshops use reclaimed telephone wire that is colour-coated, soft to the touch and easy to work with. The process of bending, twisting and wrapping wire is presented in lessons on technique while introducing tools and additional materials. Projects are highly adaptive with individual work or collaborative projects offered
Benefits to Health
Detail work builds fine motor skills
Bilateral movements improves memory
Repeating patterns encourage relaxation
Open-ended projects foster creativity
Novelty inspires learning
Lessons in Technique
Materials
Weaving
Twisting
Wrapping
Shaping
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Specialty Classes
Under the Sea
The Figure in Motion
Mandala Making
Winter Lights
Hanging Gardens
Design and Build
Inspired by Wire (since 2012)
This original wire sculpture program is delivered in a fun and contemporary way that benefits fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Students learn to wrap, weave and shape with wire as they are introduced to pattern, form and design. A wide selection of projects encourage the creative use of the imagination. Material uses reclaimed copper wire that is colourful, soft and malleable in pre-cut lengths. Curriculum aligned workshops are available. Inspired by Wire has been at many locations in Toronto and Muskoka; Deer Park Public School, West Prep Summer School, Whitney Junior, Badminton and Racquet Club, Northern District Public Library, York Woods Library, Scarlett Heights Residence, Riverside Public School and more
Painting and Drawing Classes
Past Classes
Drawing and Painting (2010 to 2016)
Art programs with an emphasis on traditional approaches to drawing and painting offered in the community and in school. Original content designed to engage learners of all levels. Classes include warm-up exercises and demos. Locations: York Woods Library, Toronto Reference Library, Northern District Library, Clay Space, Cartoon Kingdom, St. Joseph's Yellow Door, Art Works Art School, Badminton and Racquet Club and Davenport Perth Community Center.
Art for Seniors (2008 to 2016)
Programs providing fine art classes for seniors in residence in the Toronto area. Casual and creative atmosphere with lively conversation, group demos and individual instruction. Classes are relaxed and inclusive; the program is a great way to spend an afternoon and ideal for the experienced painter or absolute beginner. Classes include watercolour, oil, charcoal and ink. Locations: Scarlett Heights, Delmanor Wynford, Christie Gardens, Delmanor Northtown, Avondale and Livingston Lodge.
