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Fibers - Prerequisite: Art & Design    

Grade: 9-12     Credit: 0.5

 

     This course applied the elements and principles of art to the study of fibers.  Projects include bookmaking, papermaking, crocheting/knitting, weaving, surface design/ creative painting techniques, and dye processes.

 

 

Project instructions including handouts and project sample photos are attached in Tigervew.  To access the documents, click on the title of the assignment.

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Helpful links:

  • Bead Weaving Links: 

               - http://www.beadshop.com/collections/tribal-nights

               - http://www.fusionbeads.com/Basic-Beading-on-a-Loom

  • Crochet Links:

               - http://www.hopefulhoney.com/2014/06/how-to-crochet-for-beginners.html

               - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxGTnVNJiE

               - http://www.andsewwecraft.com/2013/08/crochet-along-lets-start/

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        Remember if you choose to purchase your own yarn, you must use

Medium (4) sized yarn.  We will use a "I" hook.   I recommend purchasing

"soft" yarns like Caron Simply Soft or Red Heart Soft.  Purchase two

skeins to ensure that you have enough yarn for the project. 

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