Nature Wire Sculpture

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will use nature as inspiration for a wire sculpture. They will start with a contour line drawing and include different types of lines in the sculpture.

Level

Areas of Study

Nature Sculpture Form Line

Collections

Nature with Mixed Media

Lesson Objectives

Students will draw a subject from nature using contour lines and a continuous line.

Students will reproduce the drawing using wire.

Students will experiment and explore how to use different materials in an artwork.

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Teaching Strategies

Lead a discussion on contour lines.
Show how to do a continuous line drawing.
Demonstrate tips and techniques for working with wire.
Guide a discussion about what other materials could be used with the wire for their sculpture.

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Wire of various sizes and colors
Wire cutters
Drawing paper
Pencils
Optional: beads

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Steps

Discuss and Draw Objects

Discuss contour lines to create a shape. Choose 2-3 objects from nature to draw using a contour line.

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Contour and Continuous Line Drawing

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Contour and Continuous Line Drawing

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