Wire Work Classes
Grades 3-12

Wirework Classes are not only fun but great for fine motor skills, math and visual design. We offer a variety of classes for different age groups and supply everything you need to complete these projects in
60-90 minutes.

In-hand manipulation skills: 
Many components of making a wire wrapped piece increase strength and coordination in the small hand and finger muscles. For example, holding the tools and twisting the wire, and then manipulating it in one's hand until it is pinched between your thumb and finger, involves translation, shift and rotation movements of the pliers within the hand.
Visual Motor Skills:
Eye-Hand coordination: Wrapping wire with pliers uses bilateral coordination of the child's hands, and requires their eyes and hands to work together.
Cognitive Skills:
Planning: What style of bracelet does the child want to make? What pattern will they choose? Where are all the materials needed to complete this beading activity? By answering these questions, the child develops his/her planning and problem-solving skills.
Math Skills: 
How long will my necklace, bracelet, or keychain need to be? What length of wire do I need to complete this project? How can I create and maintain this wire pattern? Encouraging children to think through these functional math problems is a motivating way to improve academic skills in this area.