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Alexander Calder

In this engaging 5th-grade art project, students will explore the art of wire sculpture inspired by the works of Alexander Calder, a master of sculpting with wire. Students will learn about contour lines and create fun fish sculptures using wire, buttons, and beads. Through sketches and hands-on activities, students will understand the basics of working with wire and crafting their own unique pieces. Each project will emphasize creativity and individual expression, while also practicing organization and cleanup skills.

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Alexander Calder

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  1. Alexander Calder Fish Mobile 5th grade

  2. Alexander Calder loved to sculpt with wire

  3. Contour=outside line

  4. Look at hands and tail

  5. Fun eye and tail

  6. Working with wire

  7. Student work: wire,buttons and beads

  8. Student work

  9. Student work: diagonal wires

  10. Student work: paper threaded through wire

  11. guitar

  12. dog

  13. Calder inspired fish

  14. eagle

  15. Horse (did you notice Mariel signed her name in wire?)

  16. snail

  17. Apple and worm!

  18. Label your storage bag • Name • Teacher • Table number • Use black marker

  19. Day 1 • Draw sketch with black marker. • Use simple CONTOUR lines (outline). • Your sketch must FILL THE PAGE. • Bend wire along contour line.

  20. Contour + wire sketch

  21. How to straighten wire • Rub back and forth on table leg • Three times

  22. Day 2 • Contour wire • Add beads with thin wire

  23. Name tag • Make a name tag with name, teacher and title. • Punch corner with hole punch

  24. Clean up • Put wires and sketch in labeled bag. • Put bags in table folder and clip all with a clothespin. • Put folder in table box. • Put buttons on extra supply table. • Clean up sequins, pencils, scissors.

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