Fabric, Fibre, and Weaving · Summer Term
Felt Making: Simple Techniques
An introduction to wet felting or needle felting to create small, soft forms or flat pieces.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of transforming loose wool fibers into a solid piece of felt.
- Design a small felt object that demonstrates a specific shape or color combination.
- Predict how different amounts of pressure or water might affect the outcome of felted wool.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Fabric and FibreNCCA: Primary - Form
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Discovering the Visual World
Unit: Fabric, Fibre, and Weaving
Period: Summer Term
Suggested Methodologies
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