2019-20

Embroidered Self-portrait Project

Project Description: Middle school students learned how to create embroidered self-portraits using basic embroidery stitches.

Concepts explored: Identity, color, self-portraits

Techniques used: Embroidery, how to transfer an image onto fabric

Materials: Fabric, thread, embroidery needles, acrylic paint, 4'“ embroidery hoop

Grades: 6th-8th grade

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Balance Design Project

Project Description: Middle school students learned about the principles of design (balance, rhythm, and emphasis) and chose to create symmetrical or asymmetrical designs using shape and color. They had to think about how both squares complemented each other through the base color and design.

Concepts explored: Balance, asymmetry, symmetry, abstract, shape, color

Techniques used: Using acrylic paint and paint markers, sketching (planning)

Materials: acrylic paint and acrylic markers, 4”x4” wood canvases

Grades: 6th-8th grade

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