Threads and Narratives · Autumn Term

Weaving with Alternative Materials

Using found objects and plastic waste to create contemporary woven structures.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the tactile quality of a material change when it is woven?
  2. 2What happens to the meaning of an object when it is repurposed into art?
  3. 3How can tension be used to create structural strength in a weave?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Textiles and WeavingKS2: Art and Design - Using Alternative Materials
Year: Year 5
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Threads and Narratives
Period: Autumn Term

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