Alexander calder mobile diy

From wire Alexander Calder Inspired Wire Sculptures

I love Alexander Calder! I teach a Calder wire project each year, but I have never successfully made a Calder-inspired mobile. Until now! I recently received this 1975 edition of Making Things: Book 2. The Handbook of Creative Discovery by Ann Wiseman. Inside this gloriously illustrated book I found these instructions for making Calder mobiles: I decided to test it out with items I had on hand in the art room. Materials for first mobile: 18-inch pre-cut Stem Wire (AKA floral wire) 20 gauge…

After studying Alexander Calder and his mobiles, the Sculpture class put their knowledge of balance and movement to the test. They were ask...

My four outstanding 5th graders at St. M have been working on Alexander Calder mobiles. Today was the big day and they put them together. Then we went on a hunt to find the perfect spot to display them..the office was perfect! I love these 5th grade! I wish photos could show how beautiful the movement is when they are hanging. It is quite relaxing!

The purpose of mobiles for babies is to entertain, soothe, or stimulate. Here are some examples of really great DIY mobiles from around the web to add to your nursery. The great thing about these are that they don’t have to just be for the baby — I can see these hanging in any room of the house! TOP ROW: 1. The Proper Pinwheel 2. Pinja Colada 3. Mr. P 4. Hommemaker 5. Scandinavian Deko BOTTOM ROW: 6. Smile and Wave 7. Facing North With Garcia 8. Dollar Store Crafts 9.

As a child I really loved Alexander Calder's sculptures. Whimsical and colorful, they let me see that art can be fun too! Today I'm sharing a really simple paper sculpture project inspired by Calder's large scale metal ones. They take only minutes to whip up and certainly would also make for fun scissor practice with younger kids as well! Kids Calder-Inspired Art Sculptures This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! In case you're looking for some great art books to go…