Weaving middle school

weaving on cardboard loom

Weaving is a traditional practice that dates back to the Paleolithic era by some indications. This textile art is diverse in the regions that practiced it (and still do to this day) and the methods used. From simple cardboard looms, like those we used here at ICMS, to large manual looms used by one or two people to industrial factory looms, there are a variety of ways people create tapestries. One thing that is constant are the use of warp and weft threads and usually a shuttle. ICMS art…

Towards the end of each semester, in an attempt to keep the 8th grade classes challenged, I include some 3-d assignments. Here are just a few. The fiber coil pots start out a bit difficult, but once the students get the hang of the rhythm of the stitches, they tend to turn out beautifully. We usually complete these before the holidays so they can take them home and use as gifts. In the spring, students create a paper mache letter and a plaster mask. The letters are constructed from tag board…

I love doing this lesson with lower elementary classes, upper elementary, and have even worked this lesson into some middle school curriculum. It’s a great way to introduce weaving and to continue to grow those fine motor skills. It always turns out BEAUTIFUL! The students are always really proud of

I am SO excited to share this resource that I've been working on with you guys! After seeing some absolutely gorgeous paper weavings on Instagram, I was inspired to create one of my own! So I googled basket weaving designs, then used that to guide my paper weaving. That's when it struck me! What if there were designs or templates created specifically for paper weaving that made it easier for younger students to do too?! Note: I recommend this for students who have already done paper weaving…

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Osage Trail Middle School ART on Instagram: "Just weaving away! My students are doing a great job on their Paper Weavings 🤩 . . Directions for this project are available on my TPT Store. The link is in my profile. . . . #art #artistsoninstagram #artclass #artclassroom #artproject #kidsartproject #middleschool #middleschoolart #middleschoolartteacher #schoolwork #homeschool #artteachersofinstagram #artteacher #artteacherlife #artteachersofig #artproject ##tpt #tptteachers #teachersoftpt…

During the second week of classes I hung up a new collaborative center that the students and para-professionals can work on when done with work. This center was created using plastic garden...

Mrs. Mount painting a tiny hand. Our 4th grade Dale Chihuly inspired oversized flowers. Some students and their family ...

Teach kids weaving with a simple wall hanging project! Easy, fun, and perfect for beginners. Get creative and start weaving today.

Our mandalas are ALMOST done! Students have used INTRICATE patterns to fill in their spaces. Wr also have been applying our color ...

Osage Trail Middle School ART on Instagram: “Practicing PATTERN with paper weaving. I can’t wait to see some of these finished, they’re beautiful 😍 #art #artistsoninstagram #artclass…”

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Weaving on simple cardboard looms was a favorite activity at our nature art themed summer camp last year. Making your owl loom is so simple and uses materials you probably have laying around your house. Even though it’s just cardboard, with a little care you can reuse it over and over to make all

Paper weaving

Osage Trail Middle School ART on Instagram: “My Art 2 students are starting their PATTERN project today! For this project we do a fun paper weaving. The students always enjoy this one…”