Starter quiz
- Which of the following materials is known for being strong and flexible, making it ideal for weaving 3D baskets?
- Cotton
- Wire
- Bamboo ✓
- Paper strips
-
- Why are sustainable materials important?
- They look nice.
- They help the environment. ✓
- They are always expensive.
- They are easy to find.
-
- 2D materials like __________ are usually produced flat on a weaving loom.
- baskets
- fabric ✓
- sculptures
- clay
-
- __________ are long, continuous strands of fibres used in textiles.
- Needles and yarns
- Yarns and threads ✓
- Baskets and threads
- Sewing and yarns
-
- Why is weaving considered one of the oldest forms of craft?
- It has been used for thousands of years to create clothing and household items. ✓
- It has been used for thousands of years to create tools.
- It has been used for thousands of years to create synthetic materials.
- It has been used for thousands of years to create toys.
-
- Match the reason to why contemporary artists might choose different materials in weaving.
- Sustainability⇔To help the environment ✓
- Culture⇔To show a connection to their heritage ✓
- Meaning⇔To share important messages through their art ✓
- Texture and design⇔To create a unique look and feel in their art ✓
Exit quiz
- What is the approximate age of some of the oldest weaving?
- 27,000 years ago ✓
- 12,000 years ago
- 6,000 years ago
- 1,000 years ago
-
- What is a key technique used in weaving?
- To sew pieces of fabric together
- To interlace threads or materials ✓
- To dye fabric different colours
- To knit using yarn
-
- What is the correct term for the vertical threads in a woven fabric?
- 'Warp' ✓
- Which of these is a product made by weaving?
A hand made belt using strips of leather ✓
A knitted jumper for a teddy
A rug made on a loom ✓
Colourful yarns and threads
- Weaving is practised by various ______ around the world and is one of the oldest forms of crafts.
- 'communities' ✓
- Contemporary artists use different materials to weave, often giving their work ...
- greater detail and colour
- social or political meaning ✓
- positive meaning and emotion
- basic colours and simple textures
-
Worksheet
Loading worksheet ...
Presentation
Loading presentation ...
Video
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Weaving is a method of making fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns or materials at right angles.
- Weaving is one of the oldest crafts and is practised by various communities worldwide.
- Contemporary artists use different materials to weave, often giving their work deeper social or political meaning.
Common misconception
Weaving is simply a way of creating fabric for clothing and has no connection to storytelling or culture.
Weaving goes beyond just making fabric; it’s a powerful form of art that can tell stories and reflect cultural heritage.
Keywords
Weaving - the process of making fabric by interlocking two sets of yarn or threads
Warp - vertical threads that run up and down in weaving
Weft - horizontal threads that run up and down in weaving
Thread - long, continuous strands of fibers used in textiles
+