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FIBER ARTS PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  • My work is original

  • My work shows learning and growth

  • My final project took at least 4 class periods to complete.

  • I asked for and incorporated feedback

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Choose Media

On your Drawing Project Planning Sheet circle or write the material you want to use for your project.

Tapestry Loom

Embroidery

Crochet

Needle Felting

Macrame

Knitting

Hand Sewing

Sewing Machine

Step 2: Meet the Experts

Directions:

  • Click on the artist names below to see how the masters use their materials. Pick one that you like and look even more at their website.

  • Then in your sketchbook do a sketch of your favorite artwork from the artists you explored and write why you like their work.

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Evolutionary Thread (embroidery)

Loom Weaving Artists (World Wide)

Clothing Weaving (Guatemala)

Mulyana (knitted sculptures)

Faith Humphrey Hill (Knitting Portraits)

Westknits (knitted scarves, blankets, clothes etc...)

Andrea Spalding (altered books)

Steps 1-3

Step 3: Technique Study      and     Step 4: Artist Study

Directions:​​

  1. Get headphones out so you can hear the videos.

  2. Watch the "overview" videos below.

  3. Find the Technique Study Video for your project and watch it. Work along with the artist if you can. 

  4. For the artist study, get the materials you need to do the exercises for both videos.

  5. Click "play" on the video and then click "ctrl +" on your keyboard to 

  6. WATCH and LISTEN to the artist as they teach you. 

  7.  DO the techniques or draw along with them, pausing the video when you need to.

Technique & Artist Study

Technique Study Overview

Artist Study Overview

Tips

  1. Start the video and watch long enough to get materials you need out.

  2. Pause the video between steps to give yourself time to complete it. 

  3. Wear headphones so you can HEAR the directions.

Tips

  1. Pay attention to how the artist uses their tools and materials.

  2. Pay attention to what colors the artist starts with.

  3. Pay attention to how the artist approaches the composition.

Hand Sewing

Tapestry Loom Weaving Techniques & Artist Study

Round Knitting Technique & Artist Study

Rectangle Knitting Techniques & Artist Study

Needle Felting Techniques & Artist Study

Using Wire Link

Macrame Techniques & Artist Study

Crochet Techniques & Artist Study

Embroidery Techniques & Artist Study

Sewing Machine Techniques & Artist Study

Sketch

Step 5: Envision and Sketch

Overview:

  • In this step it is important for you to think about how you are going to incorporate your personal interests. Will you use color to create a mood or feeling? Will you use shapes? Will you create a paper template to help you track what your design will look like? Will you explore different materials? What will your main idea be? This is where you will make a plan for how you will complete your project. 

 

Directions:

  • Get our your Sketchbook.

  • Watch the video on the right.

  • Follow the directions to create your 3-4 sketches in your sketchbook.

 

Tips:​

  • What do you want your final artwork to look like?

  • collect any pictures you will need

  • Remember, a sketch is a rough draft and it’s primary goal is to help you problem solve your project and get your ideas out on paper!

  • Inspiration Ideas:

    • choose a theme like "weather"​

    • Your Experiences or Memories

    • What you See

    • What you Feel

    • Your Traditions or Culture

    • Techniques you want to try or experimentation

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Project Requirements:

  • Artwork is Original (no copying)

  • Project takes 4+ classes to complete

  • Shows your growth and learning

  • You must get feedback during your process

Project Directions

Step 6: Final Project

Directions:​

  1. Watch the "overview" video on the right if you need to.

  2. Make sure you have completed steps 1-5 on your project planning sheet.

  3. Find the video below that matches the project you chose and watch it. Follow the directions to get your project started. 

  4. If you can't find a video for your project, go back and watch the video from the artist study to help you with your process.

  5. Rewatch and pause as needed.

  6. Get out your final materials and get started!

Macrame Process

  1. Decide what you will build your macrame on and get it out.

  2. Get the string or yarn you want to use for your macrame colors.

  3. Find patterns you want to use for your macrame project

  4. Watch the video to get your macrame set up or find a tutorial of your own.

  5. Start tying your knots by building on what you learned in step 3. 

Frame Loom Weaving Process

  1. Check out this site to get step by step directions for different projects.

  2. This site for weaving a pouch. 

  3. Get out a loom, masking tape, needle, scissors, your pattern, 2.5" wide card stock, non-stretch warp string, and the plied yarn colors you want. 

  4. Set up your warp.

  5. Start weaving.

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