Wire-Working: Flower Stems and Grasses

Use wire as you would draw a line to create a beautiful contemporary piece for your home!

Think of the wire as a pencil line and then take it for a walk. This one-day workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those with some experience of metal working who'd like to try something new.

In this wire working class you will create a two-dimensional picture or three-dimensional flower heads and leaf stems. You will learn how to bend, weave, fold and wrap various types of wire, using the different colours and thicknesses to create detail and add interest.

You’ll learn some techniques of working with coloured craft wire, thin copper wire and iron binding wire, mixing and matching the different colours to add interest and contrast to their designs. Tools and equipment used to shape and bend wire include various types of pliers and snips and a board to hammer pins into to help keep the wire under control while working. Jigs to create repetitive patterns will also be available.

Craft wire in particular is quite soft making it easy to bend and use and wire wrapping, weaving and snipping are not tiring techniques. During the four hours there is plenty of time to master the technique and create a beautifully made outcome or two.