Card Weaving
•What is the difference between fabric and tapestry?
•What is a warp and a weft?
•What are techniques for weaving and how can I make my own?
*Pattern study: examine fabrics using a bubble scope to determine weave patterns
*Vocabulary development: warp, weft, plain weave, twill, tapestry,
*Story telling through weaving as a way to pass on oral history
*Card weaving techniques
*Color design: contrast
*Examine variety of fabrics and determine weave patterns
*Develop working use of fabric/weaving terminology
*Use card weaving skills to create simple weaving
*Use of weaving and fabric terms
*Fine motor skill development
*Design and choice of yarns for card weavings
*Demonstration of competency in weaving techniques
Materials: fabric samples, bubble scope, yarns, cardboard
Books: The Weaving of a Dream
*Fabrics from around the world
*Roles of men and women as weavers in different cultures
*Card weaving as a part of culture