🌳✨ RETURNING GUEST ARTIST: @wirebyryan ✨🌳
ArtWaves is excited to welcome back Ryan Kelley of @wirebyryan for TWO special workshops on Saturday, June 13th!
Ryan is a Massachusetts-based sculptor best known for his intricate wire tree sculptures growing from natural stone bases — expressive, organic works inspired by forms found in nature. His classes are always creative, welcoming, and inspiring!
✨ 10 AM – 12 PM
FAMILY-FRIENDLY WIRE TREE WORKSHOP
A hands-on creative session designed for kids, teens, adults, and families.
🍷 2 PM – 4 PM
WRAP & SIP (21+ BYOB)
Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed art-making and wire sculpture.
🪨 Participants in BOTH workshops should bring one adult fist-sized stone to wrap. If you’d like, bring a second stone to share with someone who may not have one.
Whether you’re completely new to wire art or already love working with metal, Ryan’s workshops are approachable, engaging, and a lot of fun.
Spots are limited, so register now!
artwavesmdi.org/event-6533005 Morning session
artwavesmdi.org/event-6533015 Afternoon session
Learn more about Ryan’s work at wirebyryan.com
A short moment to reflect-
It’s not easy to work on, film, believe in, pray for, grind (literally), edit, and post everything going on here at Splitrock Studios.
That being said, we will continue to have some exciting updates to share with you all in the coming days and weeks!
Thank you for following along, this is just the beginning 🪨💪🏻
#buildprocess #constructionproject #artstudio #artistresidence #grind
I keep hearing that things take time.
It’s hard to be ok with that statement when time costs so much, mostly being monetarily.
I picked up this giant split granite slab from @capeanngranite almost 2.5 years ago with a vision of matching our mailbox post and continuing the “split rock” aesthetic of our brand and dream.
Today, it was finally installed (with the help of the amazing TW crew and my operator dad).
It took a long time to go from laying on the ground next to my trailers to upright ready for some address numbers (soon to be designed by @wirebyryan and @lindsayhall_art ) I can say the feeling I had standing on it was definitely worth the wait. I’m praying I continue to feel that feeling as all of the other insane things we have been waiting to finally see finally get seen here at @splitrock__studios
One rock and board at a time.
Only Good Things.
My next public Wire Tree Art Class is at @epigrambrewco 3/19 6-8pm!
Join us at an incredible venue to have some yummy food and drink and learn how to create a wire tree in whatever style you want on an adult closed fist sized rock you bring to class!
Ticket includes a FREE beer!
Tickets are available at /classes
#artclass #breweryevent #wireart #wireartclass #treeart
Meet Ryan Kelley 🌳✨
Self-taught and endlessly inventive, Ryan transforms wire, wood, metal, and stone into breathtaking sculptural works that feel both grounded and alive. From intimate pieces to his signature trees crafted from hundreds—sometimes thousands—of hand-shaped wires, his work continues to grow in scale, intricacy, and imagination.
Hailing from Byfield, Massachusetts, Ryan has created more than 600 commissioned works and has inspired over 8,000 students of all ages and abilities. His sculptures live in homes and businesses across the country and around the world—and his award-winning pieces have earned “Best in Sculpture” honors throughout Massachusetts while appearing in galleries across multiple states.
Ryan isn’t just an artist—he’s a creative force shaping the community around him. We’re thrilled to welcome his talent, passion, and generosity to our classrooms.
Please join us in welcoming Ryan Kelley!
Valentine’s Day is almost here!🌹❄️
I only have 8 of my famous copper roses currently available before the special day!
Whether it’s for a partner, parent, or someone who has gone the extra mile for you lately, these copper roses make the perfect gift that last a lifetime!
Purchase through my website or message me- local pick up in Byfield is available!
#metalart #copper #copperart #copperrose #valentinesgift
Join me at The Gathering Place Studio next week on Wednesday 2/11 6-8pm for my next public Wire Tree Art Class! Only 12 tickets currently available, so bring your family, friend, loved one, blind date, or your valentine for a fun creative evening!
#wire #wireart #wireclass #artclass #valentinesdayfun
Join me at @tinkerhausdotorg Tuesday 2/10 6:30-8:30 for my first copper soldering class of the year!
I will instruct you on the basics of soldering and help you design and create a copper flower of your choice!
Perfect for an early Valentine’s Day gift or to help manifest an early Spring!
Tickets are already selling, so secure your spot asap!
/classes
My first class of 2026 is a NEW OFFERING!
For the first time ever I will be teaching how to specifically make pine tree style wire tree sculptures with my tinned copper (silver colored) wire!
If you have taken a class from me before and used copper wire but wanted a different look and to make a different tree style, this is your chance!
There are still some tickets left, so come join the fun at @tinkerhausdotorg 1/15 6:30-8:30pm!
/classes
“Lone Oak”🔴
Copper wire on stone
14”x8”x7”
SOLD
So honored this sculpture finally found a new local home via @threadneedle_gallery
Check out my Currently Available page on my website to see all of my works ready to be given as holiday gifts or for a special occasion!
#wiretree #wirebonsai #bonsaitree #metalart #wiresculpture
“Silver Pine”
Tinned copper wire on stone
11”x6”x6”
Commissioned
This tinned copper wire pine tree sculpture on a rock the customer provided matches their new official business logo and name perfectly. I am so grateful for the small business support among other small businesses!
If you want to create a tree like this on an adult closed fist sized rock you provide, join me at @ipswichalebrew 12/10 6-8pm for my last public wire tree art class of 2025! Tickets available via my website. Only 11 spots left!
#metalart #natureart #wiretreeart #bonsai #wirebonsaitree
