KS2 WEAVING Art Planning - 5 Outstanding Lessons

Let loose your students’ creativity with this captivating KS2 weaving unit! Explore the art of weaving using diverse materials, mastering essential skills like warping, interlocking patterns, finishing, and embroidery. Students will delve into the history of wool in Britain while crafting their own unique landscape compositions, experimenting with textures and layers to represent foreground and background.

Inspiring Exploration of Landscape Artists:
★ David Hockney
★ Peter Doig
★ Peter Lanyon
★ JMW Turner
★ John Wootton
★ Moses Swett

Comprehensive Lesson Plans & Resources:
Each lesson comes complete with a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience.

Key Skills & Techniques Covered:
★ Exploring mixed media landscape artwork
★ Capturing natural scenes through photography
★ Designing and preparing fabric landscapes
★ Understanding the weaving process and terminology
★ Creating simple weavings with wool, thread, and hessian
★ Evaluating and reflecting on finished work
★ Warping up a loom and practicing weaving techniques
★ Creating textile landscapes with various materials
★ Recycling clothes to create a rag rug

Perfect for: KS2, KS3, Years 3-6, weaving, sewing, textiles, design and technology, art, landscapes.

Ignite a passion for textiles and artistic expression with this hands-on weaving unit!