You will need a wire circle form to create your wreath. Yes..you could use a coat hanger, but I just didn't have time to unbend/rebend all of those hangers for each of my teachers that were participating. Plus, the size was a bit bigger than our time frame would allow for creating the wreath. I picked up the wire from Wal-Mart for about $4..and had a ton left over!
Once again..because of time....I precut all the fabric(though some teachers brought there own to add into the mix). This took a large chunk of my time....but ya do what ya gotta do! ha ha I purchased everything on sale...and Wal-Mart had tulle for 97cents a yard. I had blue, white, and several types of tulle(some sparkly!!). The teacher were encouraged to mix and match the different colors & textures.
You knot the fabric around the wreath. One knot will do. The fabric needs to be twisted here and there a bit as you place it on the wire so that the fabric is FLUFFY! Packing it tight helps make it extra fluffy!!
You can get the do-dads of your choosing to your wreath. I found wonderful small shatterproof balls, snowflakes, and jingle bells all 50% off at Hobby Lobby. I encouraged the teachers to bring in their own though to make it more personal.
This was my example for the group. This was done on a regular hanger I bent to a circle..a bit larger than I'd like....live and learn!
This was created by a teacher friend ( and close personal friend) for her daughter. Though honestly...she is pink & sparkly too!!! ha ha
(I forgot to take pictures that night...so I'm going to add more pictures to this post as I can collect them!!!)
I have been wanting to do a night with the teachers! this is a great idea:-)
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I can't wait to do them with my class! thanks for the tip about the wire.
ReplyDeleteMy teachers want to make a wreath now too! Do you remember the approximate diameter of the circle of wire? How long are the pieces you tied? How much do you think it took to do a wreath?
ReplyDeleteSorry for all the questions, just want to have ours turn out as nice as yours. Thanks
Teacher Art Night is a great idea - is this the first one you've organised? If not I'd like to hear what else you've done.
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ReplyDeleteis this part of a series of teacher worksops that you have done? i think ive seen you post about it at least one other time.
how many participants do you get?
Ok..couple questions to answer.
ReplyDelete*The wire I cut was about foot & a half long(give or take). Really doesn't matter...the longer the wire...the more material they'll need to tie on!!!
*Our school does this thing called WIN WIN WEDNESDAY(not sure why it is called that). Different teachers lead it.....but usually has a make & take element(always was classroom related in past). Well..with spirits being down because of all the stress around evaluation & new lesson plan format...doing a fun arts night was NEEDED! They loved it so much...I've now done 3!!! Two painting ones...and then the wreath. I have one planned for January that is valentine themed(toward the end of January)..but not sure about the rest of the year. It has been a blessing..the teachers have loved it. Have averaged about 15 teachers at each.
How long do you cut the strips of fabric? This is a GREAT idea for gifts for the holidays! So happy I found your blog today. Will follow you on bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteShannon, I make the strips a bit longer than they need to be...cause I have big ol' man hands that has trouble tying little things!! :) So..the strips were about 5 inches or so. The netting stuff stretches...so it was easier to tie. After you fill the wire up...then you use a good pair of scissors..and shape it..cutting off extra hangie off stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! My girls (9 & 7) started line designs last night. We love your blog. So glad to find it!
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