Woven Vessels

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will immerse themselves in traditional weaving and pottery from different cultures and interpret artworks to identify possible cultural values and experiences. Students will create a ceramic vessel that can incorporate weaving through various holes cut into the vessel.

Level

Intermediate

Areas of Study

Fibers Ceramics Mixed Media Pattern Color Social Studies

Collections

Wonders of Weaving

Lesson Objectives

Students will explore weaving and ceramics from around the world, interpreting what different cultures found important.

Students will demonstrate openness to trying new techniques and materials through the creation of criteria.

Students will explore slab-building techniques with clay.

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Teaching Strategies

Guide students in reflecting on weaving and ceramics from around the world.
Demonstrate how to assemble a slab vessel.
Show basic weaving techniques.
Guide students in identifying how they can utilize both mediums to portray their ideas.

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National Standards

Create

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Clay
Various clay tools
Various weaving materials
Kiln
Acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Water cup
Paper, pencil, eraser

National Standards

Create

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Steps

Explore and Discuss the History of Weaving

Identify and interpret works of woven artwork that reveal how people around the world live and what they value. Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses.

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