Painted Paper Weaving

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore mixing colors by making painted papers. Students will then cut shapes from the painted papers and use these to make a paper weaving.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Fibers Tempera Shape Color

Collections

Applied Color Theory

Lesson Objectives

Students will identify primary and secondary colors.

Students will identify geometric and organic shapes.

Students will explore how colors mix to make new colors.

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Teaching Strategies

Introduce or review primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors.
Demonstrate the process of using tempera paints.
Discuss geometric and organic shapes and how to cut them.
Guide students in a discussion about weaving and its history.

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National Standards

Create

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

VA:Cr2.1.1a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

VA:Cr3.1.1a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours

Supplies and Materials

9” x 12” white painting paper
9” x 12” black construction paper
Tempera paint
Palette and brushes
Water dishes
Scissors
Tape
Glue

National Standards

Create

Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.

VA:Cr2.1.1a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

VA:Cr3.1.1a

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Steps

Choose Paints

Review primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors. Choose primary colors, one secondary color, and white paint to experiment with mixing colors.

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