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Weaving Stories

High School

Lesson Overview

Students were introduced to weaving traditions from all around the world. Historical and contemporary weavers use symbols to tell stories about their lives and cultures. Students created personal symbols to incorporate in their weavings. 

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Students work on their weavings outside on a spring afternoon

Student artwork

Student work in-progress

Student artwork

Lesson Presentation

Below is the presentation that I used for this lesson. It includes activities for beginning class, discussion prompts, visual aids, and visual art standards. 

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