Wire Sculpture Workshop

 We had a super workshop today with Priscilla Edwards. She demonstrated how to form the paper covered wires into shapes such as flowers and birds and then 3D vessels such as cups, jugs and shoes.

Then we had a try.

Next it was adding fabrics and paper with hot wax

We could then add notions such as buttons, beads, broken jewellery or feathers, and also sew into the structure.

A fantastic display of all our varied work at the end of the day.  Thanks 

Priscilla Edwards workshop 5th September

 Just a reminder that there is no meeting in August. 

The Priscilla Edwards wire sculpture workshop will replace the September meeting. Details of it are already on this blog. If you wish to book on it please contact Stevie on araxy@fastmail.uk.

The cost is £28 for members and £33 for nonmembers. You can pay by BACS or by cash on the day.

If you have seen the pictures in the previous posts then you know it would be sensible to keep things small scale for your first attempt. Choose to make one of the the following…a cup and saucer, spoons, birds, flowers, cream jug, sugar bowl, small teapot, small shoe or small figurative pieces .

Wire Sculpture pictures

 

5th September Priscilla Edwards Wire Sculpture Workshop

 There is no separate meeting this month, just a workshop 10am-4pm at the United Reformed Church Hall.

Workshop content description :

Explore the extraordinary possibilities of working with lightweight wire to create small scale sculptures. Discover how to shape wire by simply using pliers and fingertip manipulation to make a structure. Priscilla will share with you her unique combination of creative techniques to embellish your piece using layers of fabric and wax before adding touches of paper, paint, buttons, beads and hand stitch.

As the sculptures develop you will see their distinct characters unfolding and becoming your own unique creations.  Most equipment and materials are provided (see list for suggested things to bring). Please feel free to bring any additional materials you wish to work with. Priscilla’s workshops always encourage you to develop personal pieces of work.

This workshop would suit anyone who enjoys working with mixed media textile and embroidery techniques.

Materials provided by tutor at £3.50 per person

   Wax

   Silk Habotai and Chiffon 

   Paper covered wire

   Lace

   Buttons 

   Scrap paper

   Pins

   Latex gloves

   Wax pots

   Brushes

   Acrylic paints

   Ribbons 

   

Participants to provide:

   Apron

   Pen and paper

   Grip pliers

   A large wooden cotton reel or similar for stand

   Disposable table protectors 

Plus if you wish

   A small collection of light weight fabrics - cottons and silks work best

   A small selection of scrap paper

   Any additional haberdashery 

   Beads and broken jewellery.

   

Blackwork workshop with Liz Almond

 Display of some of the work from the Liz Almond workshop.

Printing With Natural Materials

 We all had a very messy but enjoyable time yesterday printing with unusual objects. Here are some pictures of us working.

And here are the results 

Printing images for 4th July meeting