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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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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