Unclickable Link (Stitch)

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will create a unique text block book with a decorative cover featuring the link stitch while being given the freedom to explore and create without specific guidelines except for the stitch.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Bookmaking Form Literacy

Collections

Sewn Books

Lesson Objectives

Students will design and/or repurpose a thoughtful and decorative front and back cover.

Students will cut or rip their own paper to form a unique text block.

Students will accurately sew an exposed spine link stitch book.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate exploration of creative book covers.
Demonstrate how to sew a link stitch book.
Assist students as they design the size and scope of their text blocks.
Guide a reflective discussion on an autonomous process.

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National Standards

Create

Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

VA:Cr1.1.Ia

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

40 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Various paper & tag board
Mixed media
Bone folders
Heavy books or bricks
Rulers, pencils, glue, & brushes
Awls & hole templates
Linen thread, curved needles, & wax
Scissors & X-ACTO knives

National Standards

Create

Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.

VA:Cr1.1.Ia

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

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Steps

Prepare Text Block

Ideate and create artwork for cover pages and/or repurpose existing artwork. Select paper for pages. Trim using an X-ACTO knife or ripping for deckled edges. Fold at least 4 signatures using a bone folder with 4-6 folios. Leave under a weight overnight.

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