threads or fabric strips are crossed over and under each other to make new fabric

a special tool, like a frame, used to help people create fabric or cloth

the threads that go from top to bottom in a weaving

the threads that go from side to side in a weaving

Exploring weaving techniques

Art and design

The qualities of different textiles

Circular weaving

Design an underwater weaving

Weaving using everyday objects as a frame

Embellish and evaluate

Pupils learn the principles of weaving and develop their manipulative skills through fastening fabric based materials. They investigate and explore the principle of textile construction and gain sensory experience of textile materials.

Watery weavings: introducing textiles

{{ }} threads go from side to side in a weaving.

Which loom might be best for a large-scale weaving?

Which of the following is **not** a natural material?

What type of textile does this image depict?

Exploring weaving techniques

Lesson outcome