Wire sculpting class explores personality traits

FALLBROOK – Jeremiah’s Ranch College of Adaptive Education completed its spring semester with a unique art class in wire sculpture. For eight weeks, each of the 11 participating students worked on a sculpture, representing an aspect of their personality.

For instructor Suzette Phillips, the class was both rewarding and, at times, frustrating. “The wire was sometimes difficult to work with,” said Phillips. “A student would get caught up in it, and I would have to cut them out of it!”

The sculptures were as varied as the students’ interests. Evan, a basketball enthusiast, completed a sculpture o...