Weaving projects for middle school

I love doing this lesson with lower elementary classes, upper elementary, and have even worked this lesson into some middle school curriculum. It’s a great way to introduce weaving and to continue to grow those fine motor skills. It always turns out BEAUTIFUL! The students are always really proud of

The origins of this art lesson came from a pin that I found on Pinterest connecting to the blog B Art Z - Elementary Art. I have been SO excited to blog about my new and improved cup weaving lesson! So last year I attempted to do cup weaving with my some of my students.. and while I loved the results.. the process was infuriating! For some reason I thought it was a great idea to weave with plastic cups - which made sharp jagged edges when cut by children. When that didn't go smoothly I…

diy weaving craft project for kids - yarn crafts

This is the second weaving project for this week. Staying with the owl theme, this is a more traditional weaving technique. It's a good project for Grade 3 and up. Don't forget to enter the Weavy Loops giveaway. Check out the previous post for details MATERIALS REQUIRED: - rectangle of recycled heavy duty cardboard - yarn needle or toothpick - yarn in assorted colors - string, optional - sturdy plastic fork - buttons for eyes - felt, fun fur for eyes and ear tufts - embroidery floss for beak…

My middle school kiddos are in love with this project! Thanks to Cassie Stephens string art lesson! After learning the process I decided to...

~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of years ago, I have been hooked on weaving. I simply love all the textures, designs, and colours that can be created out of woven yarns of all types. For this reason, I’m always excited when I get to…

This tutorial is a perfect first loom building and weaving experience for young children, typically around age 6, who are ready to be introduced to handwork or for an older child/adult who is new to weaving.

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Jen Buchheit on Instagram: "Cardboard Loom Weaving Tutorial 🧶 Here's a more detailed tutorial for making a cardboard loom! The size of the corrugated cardboard I used is 20cm x 26cm. Once you are finished weaving, you pull the cloth off the loom and it's ready! No need to tie the ends since everything is looped together. We turned our woven cloth into a coin purse. This would also be a great way to make some mug coasters for a DIY holiday gift 😊 #kidcrafts #easycrafts #holidaycrafts…