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Category Archives: weaving

Needlework Inspiration

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Inspiration Avenue’s theme this week is needlework, so I thought I would show you some of the things I have done that goes with this theme.  I have taught some needlework projects as well with my elementary students. Finger weaving with children Weaving on straws with children This was one of my 5th grade students sewn works– based on micro organisms Sewn picture on a journal page (mine) Sewn Mixed Media collage (by me) Knitted Ornament Ball by Me Fabric … Read more… →

Giant Weaving

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  We finished the giant weaving.  I had kids in all different classes work on it when they were done with their projects.  I like how it came out.  We are going to make a few more and then they are going to be hung in this large window well that is inside the school. 

Valentine’s Projects

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 Both of these ideas I borrowed from other people’s recent blog posts.  You caught me red-handed!  I’ve gotten so many good ideas from other art teacher’s blogs.  Go ahead and check my blog roll on the side of my page and you can see some of the other ones that I read. Here are some students working on a gigantic weaving!  I’m super excited about this project.  It is an “extra” project that kids can work on when they are … Read more… →

Circular Weaving

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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 … Read more… →

Weaving Wonders Part 3

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Paper Weaving.  One of the projects I did with the kids for my Weaving Wonders Camp was Paper Weaving.  Paper weaving is, of course, one of the first and most basic types of weaving.  Kids in kindergarten, first or second grade will often complete paper weavings as introduction to weaving.  Preparation:   Gather fancy scrapbook paper, with patterns, bright colors and maybe even glitter.  Add some solid colors if you wish.  Cut strips on a paper cutter, approximately 1/2-1 inch … Read more… →