Wednesday Night Workshop - Drawing with Wire

This month we’ve set a challenge for our Wednesday Night Workshoppers – drawing with wire!  

Guided by teaching artist Yaz Gaté of Tiny Cupboard Crew, this hands-on workshop will see participants working with wire to create two and three dimensional objects. Bring a continuous line drawing to life as you shape and mould soft wire to create a figurative or abstracted object. Add some sparkle and embellish your object with gems, cellophane and other shiny treasures.  

From renowned artists like Alexander Calder, to contemporary approaches to working with wire, we will gather inspiration from artists across time who have incorporated wire into their practice.  

We will have a range of options and complexities for participants to explore at this choose-your-own-adventure-style workshop. So, grab a friend (or come solo and make a new friend!), book your spot and join in a relaxed Wednesday night of art making.   

Enjoy snacks and a drink upon arrival.  

All materials provided, and all skill levels welcome.

Suitable for ages 18+.

About your teaching artist

Melbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting in studio and virtual classes, workshops and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned artwork and creative collaborations with other artists and organisations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, The City of Greater Dandenong, Glen Eira Council, Linden New Arts and the Philippine Embassy of Australia.

Yaz specialises in canvas and digital art but has a wide practice that includes textiles and sewing, lino printing and drawing. She has a strong interest in botanicals, their connection to cultural identity and the way culture and life stories shape art making. Over the last 4 years, she has drawn on her own Filipino Australian background to explore the way migration and family can impact storytelling in art. Yaz typically uses bold black lines and vibrant colour palette making her work distinctive.