1. Give each table : 1.Basket of scissors 2.Basket of yarn ** To label the scarves please use masking tape and sharpie on a loose end of the work ** Docent Material & Setup List: Docent Clean up List: Make sure names are on artwork (use masking tape to write name and stick on a loose end of yarn) Place completed on the hanging rack – this will be displayed by class Wipe down tables, refill any items and return handouts and materials to bins as you found them, turn off projector, close lens cap – thanks for doing this and leading the lesson! Art@Booksin Finger Knitting - Scarf

2. Lesson 10 – 2 nd Grade Art@Booksin Finger Knitting

3. Today’s LessonSkill Development: Art@Booksin Today you will learn about fiber art using yarn to create your own unique scarf, headband, necklace or whatever you choose. Introduction to crochet, tapestry and weaving. Use of a new medium – wool / yarn. You will learn: To finger knit To create a design and execute into a 3D art piece. Finger Knitting - Scarf

4. What is Fiber art? Art@Booksin It refers to fine art whose material consists of fiber and other components such as fabric or yarn. It focuses on the materials as well as the artists manual labor (work) as parts of the works’ significance. There is a prioritization of aesthetic value over its use or utility. Finger Knitting - Scarf

5. How do we make yarn? Art@Booksin In order for the fiber to be made into cloth or clothing, it must be spun or twisted into a strand known as yarn. The strands can be dyed into many colors and then made into cloth by Knitting or crochet or weaving. Finger Knitting - Scarf

6. Some of the most influential fiber art: Art@Booksin A section of the ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ Finger Knitting - Scarf

7. Art@Booksin ‘The Unicorn in Captivity’ (from the Unicorn Tapestries), 1495-1505 Finger Knitting - Scarf

8. Art@Booksin Groovy Bus Artist Madga Sayeg ‘yarn-bombed’ this bus in Mexico City, Mexico TEJN Sculpture dressed in crochet Finger Knitting - Scarf

9. Let’s get started.. Supplies Needed : Yarn Scissors And your hand! Art@Booksin Finger Knitting - Scarf

10. Rules for Yarn use: Art@Booksin One at a time. Take from end Don’t let it fall out of basket or onto table. When finished cut off leaving a loose section and label your piece Keep it neat – others have to use the materials! Finger Knitting - Scarf

11. Process: Art@Booksin Select your yarn. Begin weaving around fingers (over- under-over). Once you have 2 loops, gently push yarn to top of finger and pull through and repeat until you have your arm length as a scarf (or longer!) with yarn you choose. When finished cut off leaving a loose section and label your piece with masking tape & sharpie Finger Knitting - Scarf

12. Art@Booksin Finger Knitting - Scarf

13. Art@Booksin Finger Knitting - Scarf

14. ORIGINAL LESSON PLAN Practical process by Gwen Dapper and online sources Theory by Tara Button March 2016 Art@Booksin Docents Gwen has a tutorial that I will post on our Google drive. Here is a simple tutorial https://YouTube/MsZsUBYU0qU or there is a photo tutorial by the same person http://www.fiberfluxblog.com/2014/04/how-to-finger-knit-photo- video-tutorial.html