materials made from fibres that are woven, knitted, or felted together

decorating fabric using a needle and thread to create patterns, designs, or images

a piece of material or paper used to try out and show different types of stitches

making something look good or work better by planning how it should be

Design an abstract textile panel

Art and design

Pupils will learn how abstract artists convey feelings and emotions through their use of colour, line and shape. They will take part in practical abstract exercises before designing and creating an abstract felt panel themselves.

Abstract art: drawing, printing and textiles

Stitches can be used for {{}} and decoration.

An artist uses a {{}} to help thread the needle.

Why might an artist plan their design before starting?

a guide or pattern used to help create something the same each time

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Which of the following is an example of textiles?

A {{}} is a guide or pattern used to help create something with the same shape every time.

Sewing involves stitching and traditionally uses a {{}} and thread.

Artists might refer back to their previous work to get ideas for their next {{}}.

True or false? Embroidery involves sewing threads into a material to create patterns, shapes, and even detailed pictures like flowers, animals, or lettering.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet