What is weaving?

In this lesson we will learn about weaving. We will look at the importance of pattern and how pattern can be incorporated into weaving. We will make a simple loom and create a weaving. We will use our sketchbooks to record this process and our thinking.

What is weaving?

In this lesson we will learn about weaving. We will look at the importance of pattern and how pattern can be incorporated into weaving. We will make a simple loom and create a weaving. We will use our sketchbooks to record this process and our thinking.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can develop practical skills by experimenting with and testing the qualities of a range of different materials and techniques.
  2. Can discuss and describe some of the key ideas, techniques and working practices of a variety of artists, craftspeople and designers that they have studied.
  3. Can experiment with a range of materials to create a weaving.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
What are textiles?
A type of sculpture.
Anything an artist has made.
Correct answer: Anything that involves fabric or cloth.
Q2.
Yarn is made from which of the following?
Correct answer: Fibres twisted together
Long sausages of clay
Small pieces of wood
Wire
Q3.
Which of the following words could we use instead of cloth?
Correct answer: Fabric
Jumper
Shirt
Sock
Q4.
True or false - Pattern is a key aspect of textiles?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Which of the following is a way of creating a piece of textiles?
Applique
Embroidery
Printing
Correct answer: Weaving

5 Questions

Q1.
Which is a weaving?
Correct answer: Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Q2.
What do we use to create weaving on?
Canvas
Correct answer: Loom
Oven
Podium
Q3.
The warp is the lengthwise strand that gives the weaving strength. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which of the following do we focus on in weaving?
Composition
Correct answer: Pattern
Size
Space
Q5.
You can only weave using paper! True or false?
Correct answer: False
True

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UnitArt and design / Textiles

Art and design