Wire Trees - Brooch & Sculpture

In this workshop you will learn wire twisting and manipulation techniques for sculpture creation. You will make wire tree brooches to learn the techniques before beginning on a larger sculptre. You will leave the class with your brooch, the start of your tree sculpture, and armed with wire working skills.

Date: Wednesday 15 January 2020

Time: 1-5pm

Cost: $105

What you will learn:

• How to manipulate and twist wire
• How to give wire the strength to stand up
• How to mount your creations
• How to use beads, pipes, and other materials on your wire works

What you will take away:

• A wire tree brooch
• The beginning of a larger wire tree sculpture

What to bring:

• Stripped copper electrical wire (that is easy to twist by hand)
• Any other craft wire, gauge 24 or 26 recommended (must be easy to twist by hand)
• 2x Pliers, pointy and cutters (jewellery pliers, preferably)
• Something heavy for the base of your wire tree - e.g. stone, timber, round metal ring, old picture frame (without the glass)
• Pencil/pen and paper 

What to wear:

Comfortable clothing for crafting.

Appropriate for: Adults 15 and over interested in exploring wire twisting techniques.

Tutor: Barbara Niglio

Barbara studied fashion and worked for many years as a professional seamstress and dressmaker. Now, Barbara uses her diverse range of skills to create clothing, jewellery and objects from recycled materials.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If for any reason you decide that the workshop you have done or are doing does not suit you, then that is a personal decision and no refund will be given.

If Opendrawer cancels a workshop, you will be given a full refund or can choose a replacement workshop to the same value as the workshop being cancelled. You will be notified at least 2 days before the due date of the workshop if cancellation is necessary due to insufficient enrolments.

Terms & Conditions

A $10 admin fee applies to all changes of date/workshop bookings.

Cancellations made within two weeks of the booked workshop will forfeit 50% of the advertised fee - or you may find a replacement student.

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the workshop will forfeit the full advertised fee - or you may find a replacement student.

If for any reason you decide that the workshop you have done or are doing does not suit you, then that is a personal decision and no refund will be given.

A minimum of five people are required for a workshop to run. Opendrawer reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum booking is not achieved. Full refunds will be given or a replacement workshop offered to the same value as the workshop being cancelled. You will be notified at least 2 days before the due date of the workshop if cancellation is deemed necessary. Unfortunately, due to the workshop timetable, no makeup classes are available.

Pictured: Barbara Niglio's wire tree sculptures.