This PDF includes 12 printable posters to use in your art room or over your art/STEAM centers area in your classroom. The posters say: In ART I can… CREATE like a DESIGNER LEARN like a FIBER ARTIST THINK like an ENGINEER IMAGINE like a SCULPTOR SOLVE PROBLEMS like a TEACHER SKETCH like an ILLUSTRATOR PRACTICE like a POTTER ANALYZE like a CURATOR BUILD like an ARCHITECT COLLABORATE like an ARTIST GROW like a STUDENT
Décembre, déjà. Un mois occupé qui j'espère vous laissera un brin de temps pour créer. Vous avez la liberté du thème. Je propose les pistes suivantes On pense LUMIÈRE BRILLANCE IRIDESCENCE. C'est le temps de sortir les métalliques- papiers, crayons, peintures, poudres brillantes, paillettes, etc.. Images d'inspiration Via Pinterest Ameblo Art of the fifth Finnabair Finnabair Via Pinterest Maison Margiela Via Pinterest Via Art Finder Orabirenbaun Orabirenbaun Shakira 71 Via Livingly Via 123fr.com Tara Turner James Watkins Via Pinterest Joyeuses Fêtes! Élaboré par: Suzanne Bouchard www.lamaisondeplume.blogspot.com
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The European Waldorf Doll Seminar in Holland We arrived in Holland on a Sunday at sunset. It had just rained for a little bit so the meadows were wet and the birds were singing their song. A soft and milky blanket of low mist covered the roads and the fields, and the smell was so invigorating. Hard
Loops of colors brings versatility by adapting this piece as sculpture or wall art. Thanks to its flexibility you can even create a new way to display the loops. See more imagines for ideas example. DETAILS: • 100% raw cotton • Wool yarn • Size 27ft x H 2'' * Please note that due to monitor differences, actual colors may vary slightly from what appears online.
After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mixed class. I saw the original idea HERE on the amazing website of Cassie Stephens. I followed her direction exactly and the weavings turned out really well. I HIGHLY recommend only using Chinet brand plates as Cassie states. I tried it with a thinner paper plate and it did not hold up well. So stick with Chinet or the sturdiest brand you can find. Students started off by painting their plates using tempera. They could use any colours/patterns they wanted to. They had a lot of fun with this step and thought it was pretty cool painting on plates. They didn't fit in my drying rack so we left them on the floor to dry overnight. I collected yarn like a madwoman from garage sales and thrift stores. Then a colleague, who I was sharing yarn with, colour coded all the yarn into different plastic bags- sweet! I laid all these out onto a couple of tables so my kids could see the variety of colours and textures available. Following the directions on Cassie's blog, students wrapped their warp (I demonstrated two times, then we did it together) and then they started weaving using the same warp string. My kids have done paper weaving before and most caught on pretty quickly. Once they have had enough of one colour, they tie on a new colour and keep weaving. The kids LOVED this project and they all turned out really nice :)
This yarn wrapped wall hanging will enhance the interior of any room. Dimensions: 12"w x 12"h x 7/8"d ( 30.48cm x 30.48cm x 2.22cm) Easily hung with a regular art hanging hardware or a simple nail. (Not included) Using fine yarns, the wooden canvas is wrapped tightly and precisely to highlight the intricacies of the fibers. Overlapping the yarns creates an interesting layered look fit for many styles. Fiber is an amazing medium and has been used for utilitarian purposes for centuries. By displaying it in an artistic way, I hope to share the beauty of the simplicity and versatility of this humble yarn. I use only natural fibers such as wool, cotton, linen, alpaca, angora, and/or yak to create art that not only celebrates these resources, but is also sustainable (and compostable!) I also use yarn grown, spun, and dyed with sustainability in mind as well as reclaimed yarn as much as possible. Each piece is one of a kind and signed by the artist. ___________________ Did you know that I also make hats and other decor? Check my shop for more fiber art and knit accessories! https://www.etsy.com/shop/individjuli
Fourth Grade artists are busy finishing up their Radial Design sewing. Students have learned at least five different kinds of stitches: running, straight, cross, satin, as well as decorated or fancy running stitch. Students designed their work to have a symmetrical balance, and a few have radial balance, which is two or more lines of symmetry. We are sewing into burlap, which is loosely woven, and makes it a little easier to line up the design because of the grid-like pattern the fibers have. These will be on display for our School-wide Student Art Show in April!
Gallery of original works in embroidery, surface design and art quilting by Jo of peaceofpi studio.
Hey, friends! I'm coming to you today with my very favorite fiber arts projects! Teaching fiber arts is one of my very favorite things to teach, along with clay. This summer and fall, I put in HOURS creating THIS BOOK which will be due out this coming summer: You can preorder yourself a copy here if you are interested! But if you just can't wait, I thought I'd share some of my very favorite fibers projects right here today. Be sure and follow the links to the lessons as nearly all of them have how-to videos that are perfect for you and your students. Let's start with sewing! 1. These GIANT pizza pillows were such a hit last year with my students that I knew I had to do it again. Because I was wrapping my fibers book this past fall, I decided to kick off the school year with fibers. Usually, I'm all about fiber projects in the spring. This is how we displayed the pillows at last year's art show! This year, we also made both emoji and donut pillows (size: HUGE) but for details on those, you'll have to scoop up my book. 2. If you are looking for a beginner sewing project on a smaller scale, you might wanna try these stitched monsters on for size. My kids used Smart Fab fabric for the bodies but felt would work just fine. If you are curious what types of needles and thread I recommend, be sure and check out this blog post as well as the others where I break it down for you. 3. I learned embroidery from my grandma when I was in elementary school and I LOVED it. It felt so good to learn something so "adult" in my mind: creating a picture with needle and thread. I love sharing this experience with my students now too. You can read all about this Our School Has Heart fiber art's experience right here. This year, I decided to live dangerously and introduce embroidery to my second graders at the start of the school year...when they are still first graders, really. It was a bumpy start but they got it and loved it. This lesson can be found in my book but I did create this video a while back to help you troubleshoot stitching with kids: Actually, the above video was created for AOE during one of their online conferences! This is a couple years old but does walk you thru a lot of important details of all things fiber arts and kids. And here is my troubleshooting embroidery with kiddos video. I hope you find them helpful! 4. For even MORE details on sewing and embroidery, along with a book I strongly recommend, visit here! 5. Needle felting with kiddos is not something I do very often...but I do enjoy doing it! If you attempt needle felting with children, I'd make certain it's with a group of kids that understand the dangers of the needle felting tool and are responsible enough to handle it. As y'all know, I LOVE needle felting and have put in countless hours stabbing stuff. If you are interested in learning more about needle felting, start here. 6. One of the most popular lessons on this blog has been my string art lesson. This is based on a project I did in 5th grade and LOVED. My students have loved it just as much. I've created videos to walk you and your kids through this lesson so be sure and check out this blog post AND this blog post! 7. Paper weaving is a must when you introduce weaving to your students. But what to do with the paper weaving when finished? Last year, we made these woven owls and the kids loved them! Both this blog post and the one mentioned above have A TON of videos on teaching first graders (and up!) how to make a paper loom and weave. 8. Circle Loom Weaving has always been a huge hit! I normally do with my second graders in the spring but this year, I did it with third grade in the fall. I can't tell you how many videos I have on this! Be sure and check this blog post out if you have any questions about getting started. 9. Have you ever tried CD or Embroidery Hoop weaving? So fun and easy! Last year, my second graders tackled CD weaving instead of plate weaving. It was a great way to upcycle those stacks of CD's I'd been accumulating. This type of weaving takes less time than plate weaving as you don't have to spend two art classes painting the plates. They also look super pretty in the window when light hits the CD. Video and lesson details here! 10. Whenever I get stumped for a lesson, I just think back to the things I enjoyed creating as a kid. I remember the summer I spent at a vacation bible school learning straw weaving. So fun! My kids love this one too. Details and video here! 11. Want a lesson that packs a huge punch? Tree weaving teaches landscape painting, weaving and so much more! This lesson of mine has been another huge hit on my blog. I have many videos to walk you and your kids through this fun technique. You can find it here. 12. I have yet to meet a kid who didn't love making Ojos de Dios. Why not try expanding on that love by making BIG God's eyes?! We did that here! 13. Pouch Weaving used to be one of my all time favorite things to teach. Because it is complex, I created an entire series of weaving videos for you and your students, including how to create that cool cord. You can find the beginning of the series here. 14. Got yarn? Then you and your kiddos can yarn bomb! What a great activity for your early finishers too. 15. Shibori! I love shibori dying and so do my students. I created a video that explains EVERY one of these folding techniques and you can see it here. So, truth be told: I've been blogging for seven years and teaching for twenty. I KNOW I've left some great lesson links and videos off this list accidentally. So, you are wanting more, give my name and whatever type of fiber project you are interested in a google search...or search in the bar on the side of this blog. Because there are just so many fun fibers lessons out there. AND stay tuned for my book where there are even more!
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We have a new weaving station for the upper grades. Fourth and fifth grade students can work on rectangular or circular weavings. Third grad...
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Hello there, long lost friends! Sorry I vanished for a pinch, I was living it up at NAEA Chicago. I promise I'll share with y'all that fun and fab experience (although if you are an art teacher and have been on any sort of social media for a hot minute then you've prolly seen it all!). Today I thought I'd give y'all a smorgasbord of some super sewing, weaving and fiber arts projects! Every year, when we return from winter break, we start our big fat -n- fuzzy fiberin' units. I think we all have those areas of art teaherin' that we absolutely love and for me, this is it. From embroidery to needle-felting and weaving, all of my students seam seem to eat it up (sorry, that was my sad attempt at sewing humor). Last year, my third graders got a taste of embroidery with the Our School Has Heart mural. My current thirdies are working on a different kind of embroidery project which I'll be certain to share with you soon. Here's an Intro to Embroidery video I made just for them (and y'all, of course!). Burlap is my fabric of choice when it comes to kids and embroidery because it's inexpensive and the blunt needles work perfectly with this hole-y fabric. However, because burlap is woven, it does like to unravel easily. For that reason, when prepping burlap for stitching, either draw a line of glue around the outer edges the day before sewing (which locks the fibers in place) or simply tape the bottom and top of the fabric with masking tape. Embroidery hoops aren't necessary...but I do love to give the kids the complete experience. For me, that means embroidery hoops! You can find 'em super cheap at the thrift stores or craft shops. Shoot, send out a school email and I'm guessing you'll end up with a stock pile! Last year I also gave needle felting a go with my fourth graders! Because the kids work with very sharp needles, be certain you work with kids who are responsible. This would also be fun with small groups or with parent volunteers in the room. More here. I remember the summer my grandma taught me to embroider and cross stitch. I was instantly hooked and I do believe that's what's made me such a lover of all things fiber arts since. I have taught several after school sewing classes over the years and this embroidered and stitched pillow was one of 'em! This time gingham fabric, embroidery floss and sharp needles were used. And sewing machines! I have been fortunate enough to have about a half dozen machines for my art room. The kids LOVE using them! Another project I did as a kid that I recently introduced my students to is string art. I remember making one of these in fifth grade and it being just about the best thing ever. My fourth grade students loved making these last year! We created these in celebration of Dot Day but I'm pretty sure you could make 'em whenever. I can't wait to do this project again! What's that? You've never taught fiber arts before? Friend, don't you sweat it. Here's a great project to ease your students (and yourself) into the concept of fiber arts: paper weaving! Not only is this project great at introducing your students to the look and process of weaving but you can also throw in so much math and literacy (there are so many fab books on weaving, y'all!). Use this loom-making lesson to focus on math skills...and make sure it's a day you are being evaluated. It's all sorts of STEAM-y. You'll look good, trust me! Word to the wise: some students will understand the concept of weaving immediately while others will struggle. For that reason, I often introduce weaving on an oversized loom made from laminated paper. More info here. And I do a whole lotta peer tutoring. The kids are much better at explaining things to each other than I often am! The following year, I introduce my second graders to circle loom weaving. This project is one that is a HIT with those kids who usually don't dig painting or drawing but do love working with their hands (boys are the BIGGEST fans of weaving, ya'll!). There will be frustration in the beginning but I make sure to warn the kids: This is something new. You've never done this before. Be patient with yourself, me and your friends. We'll ALL get there, I promise! I have my second grade kids for 30 minutes, twice a week. After spending two art classes painting their plates, we notch our loom as seen in the video above... And warp our loom. That usually takes us one 30 minute class. And then we spend the next couple of classes weaving. Hint: if you use the thicker yarn, weaving goes a whole lot faster! Tree weaving is a slightly different spin on circle loom weaving. I have done this project with my third graders and I love it because I can also teach the concepts of landscape painting. These are always so pretty when complete! If the kids have completed the circle loom weaving the year before, they'll understand the concept of tree weaving. Straw weaving is easily the class hit! I mean, who doesn't love to drink yarn, y'all!? What to do with finished straw weavings? The kids have made them into bracelets, belts and even little people. Really, the fun is in this making. Dunno if you have a stock pile of old CDs like me, but I've been hoarding them for this reason: CD weaving! I was kinda leery of CD weaving for the longest time thinking that the slickness of the CD would cause the warp strings to move. Not so! It's so easy and fun to do. AND it's a quick alternative to circle loom weaving if you are sort on time (and patience as the warping process is MUCH easier). Ojos de Dios weaving is just as popular as straw weaving in my art room. The kids could crank these out all day long! Once they've gotten the concept down, you might wanna consider expanding on their expertise. Just google Ojos de Dios and you'll see the wonderful ideas out there. Right?! Cake! Watch out, you'll end up with mountains of these in your art room. Pouch weaving is a project I reserve for my fourth graders. It is def a project you wanna build on from previous years as it's a lil advanced. AND time consuming. I usually allow my students to take this project home to get further ahead on. No videos on this project however, if you follow that link above, I'll hold your hand and walk you thru the process. Weaving the cord is my favorite part... And it's a nice break from regular weaving. I love having the kids add the cord as it really finishes the piece. Now if you are feeling inspired (or have older/advanced students), you might wanna try tapestry weaving! It's so fun but does require some focus. However, you won't regret the end results. And that's all folks! I'd LOVE to hear your fave fiber arts lessons as I'm always on the lookout for more. Please lemme know what you and your students love to create in your art room or at home.
This simple textiles art project is ideal for teaching at KS3 as it is really short but engages students by giving them lots of choice in their work. Students love the bright colours, the different…
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A reference for fiber arts that can be used as a handout or a poster. A great introduction to weaving, embroidery, and sewing for students in K-8. Vocabulary, tools, materials, techniques, history, and project ideas are clearly illustrated in one handy design. ...
Hi. My name is Melissa Bagnall. I am a trained primary school teacher but currently playing stay-at-home mum to an almost-three-year-old. If you are anything like me, teaching visual arts properly in your classroom can seem like a daunting task. I am not a trained artist (although I do enjoy being creative now and then), […]
Loops of colors brings versatility by adapting this piece as sculpture or wall art. Thanks to its flexibility you can even create a new way to display the loops. See more imagines for ideas example. DETAILS: • 100% raw cotton • Wool yarn • Size 27ft x H 2'' * Please note that due to monitor differences, actual colors may vary slightly from what appears online.
Storing and dispensing yarn can be a nightmare - the above picture shows one of the worst ways to do it. Yes, this photo is from my classroom, but I have come a long way since piling up all my tangled yarn in a cardboard box! Check out all these tips for keeping your sanity when dispensing yarn to students. With all these ideas, train your students to leave a "tail" so the yarn doesn't get lost. Also, have early finishers wind yarn around toilet paper tubes or cardboard cones. This brilliant idea is from Abbie Burge, shared on the High School Art Teachers Facebook page. She has a bit of tape on each cardboard tube where the end of the yarn can be found. I love this! 1. Create a yarn caddy by using large plastic tubs with drilled holes for yarn dispensing - this picture is from art teacher Tracy Triplett: 2. Or, drill holes in the lid of a large plastic container (ornament containers go on sale after Christmas!): 3. Use soda bottles with the bottoms cut off - stored upside down, the yarn is dispensed through the spout - photo from pinterest.com 4. Or try using fast food ice cream containers: photo from pinterest.com 5. Use a laundry basket - the holes provide a dispensing mechanism: photo from pinterest.com these give me some ideas, too: 6. A shoe organizer also works well for dispensing yarn! photo from pinterest.com 7. cheap drink containers from the dollar store: photo from pinterest.com 8. Wipe containers repurposed: photo from pinterest.com 9. Get full directions on how to use a small plastic container to make a yarn caddy here: Yarn Holder DIY, Chatter Box Jenn 10. Yarn Hacks from Heart Handmade UK 11. Super Handy Yarn Cart, Jessica Balsley, theartofed 12. Lezley Stiff says, "I use the soda bottles, cut off the bottom, hole punch near the top to hold a thumb tack into the bulletin board. It's perfect because they can see all the colors before they choose one, and I put the rainbow yarn on the bottom row. It took a while to get it setup, but now it is so easy! And kids love to help me roll yarn balls and help straighten them up." photo credit: Sarah Winther Shumaker...she says, "From the K.I.S.S. school of tips: I finally figured out a better yarn distribution system that doesn't end with yarn on the floor... I started wearing it. I cut about 4-6 pieces of each color beforehand and then pulled out the strand the student wanted when they asked. Never going back." from the Art Teachers Facebook group Make a Cardboard Weaving Needle in 2 Minutes or Less, Alexis Hamilton Green photo from pinterest.com article by Mrs. Anna Nichols
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