Texture

Texture

In Year 3 children learn to:

• use smaller eyed needles and finer threads  
• weave   
• tie dying, batik      

Sketchbook  demonstrates further examples of applique, stitching and tie dying

In Year 4 children learn to:

• use a wider variety of stitches  
• make observations of and design textural art  
• experiment with creating mood, feeling, movement  in their work
• compare different fabrics 

Sketchbook demonstrates a variety of stitches, movement and comparison of fabrics. 

 In Year 5 children learn to:

• use stories, music, poems as stimuli  
• select and use materials  
• embellish work  
• explore fabric making  
• explore artists using textiles  

Sketchbook demonstrates knowledge of artists using textiles, and use of music, poems as stimuli.

In Year 6 children review previous work and learn to:

• Develop their experience in embellishing  
• apply knowledge of different techniques to express feelings  
• work collaboratively on a larger scale  

Sketchbook demonstrates increasing skill in sewing techniques, manipulation of materials and embellishing .