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Design an underwater weaving

Watery weavings: introducing textiles

Unit Summary

Pupils learn the principles of weaving and develop their manipulative skills through fastening fabric based materials. They investigate and explore the principle of textile construction and gain sensory experience of textile materials.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan a weaving inspired by underwater creatures.

Key Notes

  • Swatches of fabric are small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like.
  • Artists can match colours and textures of fabrics to the colours and textures they see in the world around them.
  • Artists can adapt designs as they continue planning and creating their artwork.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • swatch: small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like
  • textures: how something feels when you touch it, or how it looks like it would feel
  • design: making something look good or work better by planning how it should be

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Once a design has been created, it cannot be adapted or changed.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Swatches of fabric are small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like. Artists can match colours and textures of fabrics to the colours and textures they see in the world around them.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'swatch'

small pieces of material that are used to show what different fabrics look and feel like.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Once a design has been created, it cannot be adapted or changed. Correction: Remind children that artists can change their ideas as they go, making changes to their design as they continue through the design and making process.

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