DesignWorks Paper Weaving

Submitted by: Stormey Kasser
Title of Lesson: DesignWorks
Grade level:Third Grade

 

Goals / Objectives:

Students will learn and apply the basic fundamentals of weaving as they use construction paper to create a woven mat. They will incorporate basic measurement and geometric concepts as they create their individual projects.

 

The goal is for the student to acquire basic knowledge, skills and experience with weaving as they incorporate mathematical skills in the creation of original products.

1. The student will produce a simple weaving project.
   

2. The student will incorporate measurement skills in producing his/her project.

3. The student will incorporate geometric understandings and skills in producing his/her project.

4. The student will associate concrete ideas with appropriate vocabulary.

Materials Needed:

Each child will need:

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  Drawing Pencils

• 3 sheets of different colored 9x12 (23 x 30.5 cm) Construction Paper

• Rulers

• Hole Paper Punch

• Scissors

• Glue Sticks

Lesson Description:

Art Elements and Art Principles of Art Design: line, shape, rhythm, proportion

 

Download the Word Version of this Lesson

 

Vocabulary Terms:

Warp: the longer, lengthwise threads on the loom
Weft: the threads that are weaved across the warp threads
Loom: the frame used to weave Fabric from Yarn Assortment or thread
Weaving: making cloth or fabric on a loom by interlacing yarn or Thread

 

Procedure:

Set up: Place supply baskets with enough materials for each group in designated supply area.

1. Whole class discussion of process and procedures, incorporating vocabulary words (Written on board in advance)
   
   

2. Preview project and instructions with class. Show examples, quickly model process for visual learners.
   
   

3. Helpers pass out table supply baskets.
   
   

4. Students will first fold one sheet of paper horizontally. (hamburger style)
   
   

5. Measure in 1" (2.5 cm) from each of the open margins and mark with pencil. Measure and mark lines 1" apart across the remaining width of paper. Cut these vertical lines up to the horizontal line only. Set piece aside.
   
   

6. Measure and mark 2nd and 3rd sheets in 1" (2.5 cm) vertical stripes. Fold each in half lengthwise.
   
   

7. From the fold, measure and mark 1/8" (4 mm) across each strip.
   
   

8. Measure across the fold and make dots at 1" (2.5 cm) intervals. Measure across top and make dots at ½" intervals.
   
   

9. Choose one color of strips (weft), set others aside. On each of these strips draw a half circle from mark to mark on the fold, making sure to use the top mark as the center, creating a symmetrical shape. Cut around these shapes, being sure not to go past the 1/8" (4 mm) line.
   
   

10. Repeat procedure with remaining color, drawing equilateral triangles instead of half circles. Do not cut past the 1/8" line.
    
    

11. On the back of the loom, lightly mark 1" (2.5 cm) sections vertically across each warp. Using a Hole Paper Punch, punch a hole through the center of each square section you have created.
    
    

12. Open out your weft threads.
    
    

13. Begin weaving one weft thread over one warp thread, under the next warp, over the next, continuing across the warp.
    
    

14. Using the alternate color strip (weft) begin weaving again. If previous thread started over the warp, this one must start under to create the weave effect we are looking for.
    
    

15. Continue alternating colors and the over and under technique until entire warp is filled.
    
    

16. Adjust wefts to straighten and glue down end tabs.
    
    

17. Measure and mark a vertical line ½" (1 cm) on both end margins. Using scissors, cut very close snips up to the line to create a frayed effect.

Weaving Resources on IAD:

• Weaving handout - This handout is useful to learn basic weaving techniques.

• Weaving on a Cardboard Loom - Includes basic weaving instructors.

• Plastic Cup Weaving - Elementary lesson using cups and string.

• Mixed Media Mixing - Several Middle School art lessons weaving illustrations.

• Weaving with foil tooled accent - Several elementary and middle school art lessons.

Book: Paper Art: The Complete Guide to Papercraft Techniques - Paper Art explores numerous aspects of a versatile, age-old medium that still offers today's crafters opportunity for innovation. The first section covers traditional paper-making techniques, outlines necessary supplies and details several methods, then explains how to add color and texture and how to make shaped papers. The next section, "Decorating Paper," encompasses embossing, stenciling, stamping, marbling, batik, various printing methods, orizomegami (the Japanese art of pleating the paper to create dye resists), and paste papers. "Papercraft Techniques" demonstrates manipulative methods: collage, papier-mâché, weaving, pleating, pop-ups, and sculpture.

 

Assessment(s): Grading Rubric:

 

National Visual Arts Standards Covered:

Visual Arts Standards 1,2,& 3

TEKS:
Art 3.1B, 3.2B, 3.2C
Math 3.8, 3.9A, 3.9B, 3.9C, 3.11A