Year 7 - Art and design
The landscapes of weaving
An overview of craft
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create weavings using different techniques and reflect on how materials can convey meaning.
Key Notes
- Weaving is a method of making fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns or materials at right angles.
- Weaving is one of the oldest crafts and is practised by various communities worldwide.
- Contemporary artists use different materials to weave, often giving their work deeper social or political meaning.
Vocabulary To Learn
- weaving: the process of making fabric by interlocking two sets of yarn or threads
- warp: vertical threads that run up and down in weaving
- weft: horizontal threads that run up and down in weaving
- thread: long, continuous strands of fibers used in textiles
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Weaving is simply a way of creating fabric for clothing and has no connection to storytelling or culture.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Weaving is a method of making fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns or materials at right angles. Weaving is one of the oldest crafts and is practised by various communities worldwide.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'weaving'
the process of making fabric by interlocking two sets of yarn or threads.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Weaving is simply a way of creating fabric for clothing and has no connection to storytelling or culture. Correction: Weaving goes beyond just making fabric; it's a powerful form of art that can tell stories and reflect cultural heritage.
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