Year 5 - Art and design
Make an abstract felt panel
Abstract art: drawing, printing and textiles
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Unit Summary
Pupils will learn how abstract artists convey feelings and emotions through their use of colour, line and shape. They will take part in practical abstract exercises, including multiple print making with a paper-cut technique, before designing and creating an abstract felt panel.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use stitch with paper and felt to make an abstract panel.
Key Notes
- Flexibility, tension and hole preparation should be considered when sewing paper pieces together.
- Pinning a panel together before sewing it can prevent the pieces from moving as well as allowing for alterations.
- Artists might reflect and evaluate a whole collection of work rather than a single piece.
Vocabulary To Learn
- panel: a flat surface or section used as the base for an artwork
- evaluation: when we think about our artwork to understand how good it is and how we could make it better
- collection: a group of art pieces that are gathered together because they share a common theme
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Stitching onto paper is exactly the same as stitching onto fabric.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Flexibility, tension and hole preparation should be considered when sewing paper pieces together. Pinning a panel together before sewing it can prevent the pieces from moving as well as allowing for alterations.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'panel'
a flat surface or section used as the base for an artwork.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Stitching onto paper is exactly the same as stitching onto fabric. Correction: Remind children that stitching on paper requires a few things to be mindful of, including preparing holes in your paper and not pulling your thread too tightly.
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