FIRST GRADE . . . Weavings!

Weaving by Shiven

First Graders learned how to weave with yarn on a handmade loom. This is a project that celebrates the art and culture of the Native Americans and teaches us a wonderful technique using patterns.

Our handmade looms were created out of the cardboard base from water bottle trays and we recycle these looms every year. Six slits are cut into both ends of the cardboard and yarn is strung from top to bottom creating the warp (or vertical) strings of the loom.

Next, students choose a color of yarn to weave with. We learned how to measure the yarn against a table edge by working in pairs with our friends. One student holds the end of the yarn against the end of the table and the other student unrolls the yarn to match the length of the table and cuts it off.

To weave with our colored yarns, we learned how to follow a pattern of "Over, Under, Over, Under, Over, Under." Not only is the process of weaving a pattern, but we can also create a pattern by alternating colors of yarn. The completed weavings were then removed from the cardboard looms and they now hang from twigs that the students found outside and brought into school.

To see all of our weavings, follow this link to our 1st grade exhibit on artsonia.com.
http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=114839

Weaving by Andrew

Weaving by Holden

Weaving by Harley

Weaving by Lexi

Weaving by Robby

Weaving by Alex