3.4 Weaving

• twill weave (3/1)
• tapestry

• analyse concepts of twill and tapestry weaving techniques
• make a woven item using the 3/1 twill weave technique
• create a woven item using tapestry techniques
• appreciate own and peers' tapestry and twill weave items

“How has pile weaving been used in making everyday use fabrics?”

“How can weaving be used as a form of artistic expression?”

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1. Weaving in everyday life and art
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Introduce weaving, the loom, warp and weft, and how woven items are used and enjoyed.
2. The 3/1 twill weave
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Analyse and work the 3/1 twill weave to make a strong, patterned fabric.
3. Constructing a frame loom
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Build a simple frame loom and prepare the warp for weaving.
4. A two-coloured scarf in 3/1 twill
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Make a two-coloured scarf using the 3/1 twill weave.
5. Tapestry techniques: interlocking, dovetailing, slit and angle
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use interlocking, dovetailing, slit and angle joins in tapestry weaving.
6. Weaving a multi-coloured article
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Weave a multi-coloured bag, mat or wall hanging using tapestry techniques.
7. Display, critique and appreciation of woven items
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Display and appraise woven items objectively and appreciate African weaving.