An Introduction to Weaving Art ______

Lesson: Unit 1 – ART TEKS 117.202 ART Middle School 1, 1(1 (a,b, c), 2 (a, b, c), 3 (b,c) 4
Creating a branch weaving using different materials, weaving (a); 117.203, ART Middle School 2. 1(a, b, c) 2 (a, b, c,d) 3 (b,c) 4 (a) ,
techniques, patterns, or geometric designs. 117.204. Art Middle School 3, 1 (a, b, c, d) 2 (a, b, c,d) 3(a,b,c) 4(a) 117.302
Art Level 1; 1 (a, b, c) 2 (a, b, c) 3 (b,c) 4 (a)
Essential Understanding: An exercise that demonstrates how to Anticipatory Set; What is weaving and what is its significance to the
make a warp using a branch as a loom, and how to weave using people of Peru? Weaving is used all over the world. In Peru hand
different weaving materials and techniques. weaving is a way of life and an important part of Peruvian culture,
history and identity.
Essential Question:
-How can students explore Peruvian culture through use of bold
colors in branch weaving or wrapping? Review: The basics of weaving: creating a warp, plain weave, twill
-In what ways can students explore Peruvian culture through use of weave, satin weave
geometric design or pattern in branch weaving or wrapping?
-How can students explore Peruvian culture by using different weaving Background:
techniques to create texture?
-In what ways can students explore Peruian culture by using different In Peru weaving is an important part of identity in the High Andes.
materials or objects to create texture in weaving? Weaving is used to communicate people’s thoughts and feelings about
the world. It is used to record history and tell stories. Backstrap
Key Concepts: Peruvian Culture, bold colors, geometric design, weaving is the technique widely used here and is the oldest form of
pattern, and texture loom in the world. Peruvian weaving emphasizes bright and bold
colors, geometric designs, patterns and texture through weaving.
Objective(s):
Input: My own YouTube tutorials on creating a warp, YouTube
1. Students will learn to show how they can explore Peruvian videos on different weaving techniques, step by step instructions
culture through use of bold colors in branch wrapping or in powerpoint, additional YouTube tutorials on creating geometric
weaving. shapes in weaving and advanced weaving techniques, history of
2. Students will learn to illustrate what ways they can explore Weaving in Peru
Peruvian culture through use of pattern or geometric design in
https://threadsofperu.com/pages/backstrap-weaving-in-peru
branch wrapping or weaving. https://threadsofperu.com/pages/traditional-andean-clothng
3. Students will learn to show how they can explore Peruvian
culture by using different weaving techniques to create texture.
4. Students will learn to demonstrate what ways they can explore Instruction:
Peruvian culture by using different materials or objects to create Lesson 1: Students will view intro into Weaving on ppt or view
texture in a weaving screencast video of powerpoint on youtube. Students will learn
weaving definitions and how to weave instructions. Students will then
view Weaving of Peru portion of powerpoint. Students will learn about
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the importance of weaving in Peru. Students will also learn about

Rubric: contemporary Peruvian artist Maximo Laura.
(See attached generic example – one can be created for each project
but easier to use a generic one which you will establish in
procedures. ) Lesson 2: Students will begin branch weaving projects. The goal of this
lesson is to create a branch wrapping using bold colors and patterns
with materials available at home.

Assessment: Step by Step Instruction

Students will upload a photo of their work into Google Classroom for a
grade.
1. Start by choosing bold and bright colors. For this project any
glue will work. You will need a branch, yarn or embroidery
floss. If you do not have these items use tape, colored rope or
ribbon. You can also paint your branch instead! Be creative!

2. First glue down one section of yarn or embroidery floss onto

the branch.

3. Next wrap over the glued part, then move onto the next section.
Make sure to hold onto the end of your yarn to keep it from
moving as you wrap.

4. Wrap yarn tightly together, to create a tight fit. Keep yarn taunt
as you wrap.

5. Make sure to glue down the last part of the yarn on each
section of color.

6. Then Repeat with another color. Create a pattern. Make sure to

glue the end of the thread first.

7. Continue wrapping, then glue the end of that color before

moving onto the next color.

8. Continue from section to section alternating colors.

9. You can leave some small edges of the branch open to create
contrast.

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10. Make sure you are creating a pattern as you alternate colors .

Lesson 3: Students will begin creating a loom. Goal: Students will learn
how to create a warp on their branch using materials they have
available at home.

Step by Step Instruction

1. Use the branch you used for your branch wrapping. This will
become your loom.

2. The first thing you will need to do before you weave, is create a
warp on your loom. You will need yarn, thread, or twine. If you
do not have these items use rope, fishing line or dental floss to
create your warp.

3. To start creating your warp you will need to tie off your yarn.
Start by wrapping your thread around the branch twice and
make a knot. Make sure to double knot it.

4. Next you will need to wrap your yarn around the opposite end
of the branch twice. Make sure to come over on top of the
branch with your yarn. Then make one full loop around the
branch. Then come up underneath the branch with your yarn
and make your second loop.

5. Continue looping twice around one side of the branch then

twice around the other. Move along the branch as you go.
Make sure to continue an over and under pattern. Yarn should
go over on top of the branch with your yarn on one side and
come up underneath on the other.

6. Last of all loop your yarn around your branch twice, then tie a

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knot on your last yarn strand. Make sure to double knot.

Instructional Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=rdZ9V6pxOt8&t=7s

Lesson 4: Students will learn how to create a plain weave using what
they have available at home. The goal of this lesson is to understand
how to create and continue a plain weave using bold colors, geometric
designs and patterns. Students will also learn how to switch out colors.

Step by Step Instruction

1. Now you are ready to create your weft. Gather your colors.
Choose bright and bold colors that coordinate together. If you
do not have yarn, then use ribbon, or colored plants for your
weft. You can also cut up old clothing. Make sure to have a
pattern or geometric shape you want to create in mind.

2. To create a plain weave loop your yarn through your needle. If

you do not have a needle use your hands.

3. Alternate in and out between one warp thread to create your

weft.

4. Make sure to pull yarn all the way through as you weave.

5. Use a fork or comb to push the weft tightly together.

6. When you end one row, start the next row opposite of how you
ended the last.

7. When switching colors cut and tie yarn together. Always tie off
yarn when done with yarn strand.

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Instructional Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=rdZ9V6pxOt8&t=7s

Lesson 5: Students will learn how to create a Twill weave using bold
colors, patterns, and geometric designs with materials they have
available at home. The goal of this lesson plan is to learn how to
create different textures using different weaving techniques.

Step by Step Instruction

1. The Twill weave pattern is created by going under one warp

thread and over two. This pattern creates a diagonal in your
weave.

2. As you weave make sure to pull yarn through your warp.

3. To continue your weave on the next row you must do the

opposite of how you end.You must do this while continuing that
same pattern. If you end going under the final warp strand, start
the next row going over two warp strands.

4. Continue the same weave pattern until your desired length.

5. Last as you weave make sure to push weave to a tight fit with a
fork or comb.

Instructional Video Link:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPZUs5i7apA

Lesson 6: Students will learn how to create a satin weave using bold
colors, patterns and geometric designs with materials available at
home. The goal of this lesson plan is to learn how to use different
weaving techniques to create texture within weaving.

Step by Step Instruction

1. To begin your Satin Weave you will need to use a pattern of

over four warp strands and under one.

2. Next continue the same pattern, skipping four warp strands and
picking up one.

3. Then pull your weft through and press to a tight fit with a fork or
comb.

4. The satin weave can be woven to a left or a right slant. This will
be woven at a right slant. So in the next row pick up the strand
directly to the right of each previously lifted strand.

5. Make sure to count your pattern to make sure it is correct

before going on to the next row.

6. Last repeat the last steps. Continue your next row in the same
way picking up your strand to the right of the previously lifted
strand and repeating your pattern over four under one.
Continue for desired length.

Instructional Video Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzqxV5wyvfs
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Final: Students will turn in their assignments on google classroom.

They will upload a photo of their artwork and a word document
answering what they’ve learned through this assignment.
Supplies Needed: Key Skills/Process: Model (REVIEW as these are AP students) how
1. Branch to weave in YouTube videos
2. Yarn or materials that can be found at home such as ribbon,
lace, upcycled clothing, rope, thread, shoelace, dental floss, or Check for understanding: I will hold office hours between 9-4 in
fishing line. which they can email me at [email protected] during
3. scissors regular class time if they have questions pertaining to the assignment.
4. Fork or comb Evaluate photo of work that is turned in into Google Classroom. Did
5. Glue they attempt the assignment? Did they try to use bold and bright
6. Objects: assortment of things at home that can be interwoven colors? Is their texture through use of materials or weaving
techniques? Is pattern or geometric design implemented?
Preparation:
1. View powerpoint screencast or download Closure: Ask students to turn in an image of their work onto google
2. Documentaries-Weaving in Peru classroom. They must also turn in a word document containing
3. Gather materials at home something they learned through this project. Allow students to
4. View instructional videos on Youtube participate in extra credit through the assignment or through extra work
5. Create branch wrapping or paint branch completed on kleki.
6. Create warp on loom
7. Weave branch
8. Final image of the project turned into a Google classroom with
something they learned through the project attached as a word
document.

Vocabulary Demonstrate basic studio skills

• Plain weave
-Weaving: A type of textile production in which yarn or other fabric is • Twill weave
interlaced together at right angles to form fabric. Weaving is the • Satin weave
process of creating something through a pattern of over and under. • creating a warp
Baskets, rugs, wall hangings, and clothing are made through weaving
fabric. Differentiation/ESL/SPED/Kids with limited materials:
Students will be required to create a warp and weaving using the plain
-Loom: A loom is a device used to weave cloth and weave technique only with materials they have available at home.
Tapestry. The purpose is to hold warp threads under

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Tension to allow for interweaving of weft threads.

-Weft: Interweaving horizontal threads

-Warp: Interweaving Vertical threads. Warp threads

are attached to the loom.

Plain Weave- This is the simplest and most sturdy weaving style. The
weft threads alternate going over and under the warp threads. This
creates a sturdy fabric.

Twill Weave-This type of weave has weft threads passing over

multiple warp threads in a pattern that shifts one step to the right or left
with each row, which creates a diagonal pattern. This is the most
durable weave.

Satin Weave-Weft threads to a satin weave pass over 4 to 8 warp

threads. This creates a staggering pattern similar to the twill weave.
The longer threads exposed at the surface give this type of weave a
sheen. This type of weave isn’t as durable.