This weaving project was designed to review the elements of line and color while introducing texture. Students enthusiastically went to work using the primary colors to draw all sorts of lines. When aren't they enthusiastic?!! They love using the playcolor tempera paint sticks. I modeled using a paper crimper to add texture to their paper and they could not contain their excitement. It was the hit of the hour! They watched me show them how to weave and then were off to try for themselves. "Over, under, over, under, over" could be heard throughout the room! Remembering to change the pattern with each row was a challenge, but most were highly successful.
I am thrilled with how far my little ones have come this year! I stood there both proud an amazed when we were looking at famous artwork and they made observations using the language of the arts. I always start with "What can you tell me about this piece of art?" I was hearing responses like, "That painting is mostly made out of the primary colors." The next student responded, "I know what the primary colors are. They are red, yellow and blue. The artists used lots of different kinds of lines. I can see texture in the painting...it looks like that container would feel rough if I touched it." Oh, so proud!
This weaving project was designed to review the elements of line and color while introducing texture. Students enthusiastically went to work using the primary colors to draw all sorts of lines. When aren't they enthusiastic?!! They love using the playcolor tempera paint sticks. I modeled using a paper crimper to add texture to their paper and they could not contain their excitement. It was the hit of the hour! They watched me show them how to weave and then were off to try for themselves. "Over, under, over, under, over" could be heard throughout the room! Remembering to change the pattern with each row was a challenge, but most were highly successful.
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Mrs. Kendell
I was a graphic designer for many years, and then decided to make the leap into art education. I taught elementary art for 8 years. Archives
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