A shading exercise to encourage pupils to look carefully and draw what they see. They start by filling in the missing section of a graduated square and then move on to copying more complex shapes into their corresponding outlines. This can be used in class or at home and is a very useful aid in improving pencil shading and getting pupils to really study what they are drawing.

** KS3 Embroidery Stitch Instructions** I developed this when I was teaching KS3 Art so that students could get on with embroidering their batik independently. The instructions worked well. I printed and laminated them for use in class. All the drawings are my own and the resource is saved in PDF format because I developed it in a drawing programme not accepted here. If you want anything changed then please let me know.

Tried and tested original instructions for Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four Textiles students on how to do applique using bondaweb and finishing off with a satin stitch on the sewing machine. This package includes clear illustrated instructions and a ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ sheet. Suitable for: KS3 Textiles GCSE Art and Design Textiles GCSE Design and Technology These can be printed and laminated and used in class for reference.

A set of templates (drawn by me) in different sizes to print for applique. These have been really useful in class when Key Stage Three or Four textile students are practising applique or are not confident with drawing. They can be printed and laminated to have to hand in class. The preview shows thumbnails of the templates. I