Printing inks and dyes

Art and design

Introduction to the principles of textile design

Surface quality and appliqué

Constructed textiles

Wax Batik

Machine stitching

Hand stitching

Surface pattern

Textile design: the influence of sources on investigations

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

adding interesting and varied materials to weave with

What makes weaving expressive and exciting?

It is extremely difficult and only for experts.

It involves interlacing metal wires to make jewellery.

It is a textile art where weft threads are woven to create patterns or textures.

Which statement best describes tapestry weaving?

How can texture be created in tapestry weaving?

to hold threads tight while weaving the weft through

the process of sewing two pieces of fabric together

a technique of gluing materials onto a background

the process of interlacing threads or strips of material to create fabric

by mixing different thicknesses and types of weaves

How can fibre create tone and texture in weaving?

Starter Quiz