A paired wire-sculpture workshop about connection and structure
WHY CHOOSE THIS ACTIVITY
This workshop is well suited to teams wanting to explore partnership, support and the balance between structure and freedom. Working with wire requires both planning and adaptability, which mirrors many collaborative tasks at work. It is especially effective for duos or small groups who need to coordinate closely.
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO
Participants work in pairs or trios to design and build small wire-based sculptures or structures. The facilitator introduces basic techniques for bending, joining and stabilising the wire, then sets design challenges that invite negotiation and joint decision-making. Each group must consider how their choices affect the overall form and how to support the structure as it evolves.
WHY THIS TYPE OF EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Designing and building with wire together highlights how communication, planning and responsiveness influence shared outcomes. As teams reflect on what helped their sculpture stand and where it wobbled, they often see parallels with their real projects. This can lead to practical insights about how they want to work together moving forward.