Patterns and Prints · Spring Term

Creating a Woven Story

Using weaving and fabric scraps to create a small textile piece that tells a personal story or represents an idea.

Key Questions

  1. Design a woven artwork that communicates a specific narrative or emotion.
  2. Analyze how different colors and textures of fabric contribute to the story being told.
  3. Justify the placement of specific fabric elements within your woven piece.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Fabric and FibreNCCA: Primary - Drawing
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Foundations of Visual Art
Unit: Patterns and Prints
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Project-Based Learning

Extended projects with real-world deliverables

45–60 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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