Types Of Balance
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Students will create geometric designs using leather and string to make a pair of earrings. Students will use a leather punch and sewing skills to complete their project.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will use a leather punch and sew leather.
Students will create a geometric design that represents balance within their jewelry.
Students will discuss the impact of wearable art on personal and group identity.
Teaching Strategies
- Discuss how to create balanced geometric designs.
- Model how to use the leather punch.
- Demonstrate how to sew leather.
- Demonstrate how to connect the jewelry hardware using pliers.
National Standards
Create
Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
Prof.VA:Cr1.1Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.
Acc.VA:Cr1.2Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
Prof.VA:Cr2.1Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
20 minutes
Demonstration Time
30 minutes
Student Studio Time
1 hour and 30 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Jewelry pliers (round nose and long nose)
- Leather punch
- Leather (or faux leather)
- Sewing needle
- Crochet thread
- Glue stick
- Jump rings & earring hooks
- Scissors
National Standards
Create
Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
Prof.VA:Cr1.1Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.
Acc.VA:Cr1.2Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
Prof.VA:Cr2.1
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Review Types of Balance
Review types of balance.
Discuss how to create balanced geometric designs
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