11th Grade Wire Wrapped Jewelry Lesson Plan Example (Art)

Topic: wire wrapped jewelry

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to create a wire wrapped jewelry piece surrounding a common theme.

Materials

• Wire cutters
• Wire wrapping pliers
• Wire
• Beads
• Clasp mechanism
• Ring mandrel or pen
• Scissors
• Template (optional)

Warm-up

• Have students spend a few minutes brainstorming ideas for a wire wrapped jewelry piece surrounding a common theme. Possible themes could be nature, seasons, colors, etc.
• Then, have students narrow down their ideas to one theme and write it down.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the technique of wire wrapping and demonstrate how to wrap wire around a base material (e.g. a stone, pendant, or frame).
• Show students how to make a simple loop at the end of the wire using round-nose pliers and how to use wire cutters to trim the excess wire.
• Demonstrate how to add additional loops of wire to the base material to create a design.
• Show students how to add beads to the wire to create a design.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs and give each pair a base material, wire, and any additional supplies (e.g. beading wire, beads, and a gauge ruler).
• Show students how to make a simple loop at the end of the wire using round-nose pliers and how to use wire cutters to trim the excess wire.
• Demonstrate how to add additional loops of wire to the base material to create a design.
• Have students use the base material, wire, and any additional supplies to create a design of their own. Encourage them to try different combinations of beads and to think about how their design represents a theme.

Independent Practice

• Provide additional materials (e.g. additional base materials, beads, and wire) and allow students to work on their projects independently. Encourage them to consult the teacher or a classmate for assistance as needed.

Closure:

• As a class, review the steps involved in creating wire wrapped jewelry and the various techniques that can be used.
• Have students share their projects with the class and discuss the themes that they chose to incorporate into their pieces.

Assessment:

• Observe students as they work on their projects and provide feedback on their technique and adherence to the theme.
• Ask students to explain the meaning behind their chosen theme and how they plan to use it in their piece.
• Have students turn in their completed projects for grading.