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
- Can develop practical skills by experimenting with and testing the qualities of a range of different materials and techniques.
- 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.
- 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
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What are textiles?
A type of sculpture.
Anything an artist has made.
Q2.
Yarn is made from which of the following?
Long sausages of clay
Small pieces of wood
Wire
Q3.
Which of the following words could we use instead of cloth?
Jumper
Shirt
Sock
Q4.
True or false - Pattern is a key aspect of textiles?
False
Q5.
Which of the following is a way of creating a piece of textiles?
Applique
Embroidery
Printing
5 Questions
Q1.
Which is a weaving?
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Q2.
What do we use to create weaving on?
Canvas
Oven
Podium
Q3.
The warp is the lengthwise strand that gives the weaving strength. True or false?
False
Q4.
Which of the following do we focus on in weaving?
Composition
Size
Space
Q5.
You can only weave using paper! True or false?
True