This is craft

Art and design

This unit explores the world of craft, learning practices and significance, and engaging in handmaking their own projects. Pupils will use specialist materials and tools, research notable craftspeople, and enhance their practical skills and appreciation for craftsmanship.

An overview of craft

the process of making fabric by interlocking two sets of yarn or threads

vertical threads that run up and down in weaving

horizontal threads that run up and down in weaving

long, continuous strands of fibers used in textiles

The landscapes of weaving

decorating the body to express who we are

an art technique where different materials are glued onto a surface to make a new artwork

an idea or belief about a group of people or an individual, that might not be true, which can lead to unfair judgments

Body adornment 

objects made from clay that are shaped and then baked until hard.

The shape or 3D structure of an object that has height, width, and depth.

The practical use or purpose of an object.

The humble pot

is a method of stitching layers of material together to create a blanket, often includes patterns or images

the practice of challenging traditional ideas or social norms

is a sign, object, or image that stands for something else

is the use of symbols to express deeper meanings or ideas

The subversive power of quilting

a hand-made figure, human, animal, or abstract form, that is controlled by a person

regular, mathematical shapes like circles, squares, and triangles with clear, defined edges

free-flowing, irregular, and natural curves

An overview of craft

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.