The 2nd graders made circular weavings this week. Some are still finishing up. They are like the ones we made at the weaving camp I taught.
Here is the big jumble of yarn that I have in one of the boxes. I just put this out and the kids pulled out the yarn they wanted from the jumble. I hate to waste yarn (or any art supplies) and this tangle of yarn is a tad bit overwhelming to untangle. They did a great job putting together colors to make interesting patterns.
I love these! The feathers add a nice touch. My yarn box looks like that too!
do you cut off the excess cardboard or just let it show. I never know what to do with the excess. As the weaving goes along all the yarn seems to bunch up. jessica-smartypantsjohnston.blogspot.com
Jessica, Hey! I just leave them on the nice white circles. We tried taking the off before and the yarn does bunch up quite a bit. That's why we add the feathers for some extra pizazz.
Thanks for your great website!! I am a school art volunteer and am always looking for great ideas. I want to do this circular weaving project with 3rd graders. I was wondering…How do you make the hole in the middle. Push a pencil through? How do you get the kids to make the outside slits so evenly spaced? What size plate do you use?
I pre-cut the slits for the kids. Use an odd number. Poke the hole in the middle with either a pen or the end of a compass. I just used regular dinner plates. The Chinet plates are thicker and sturdier.