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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Round Robin Renaissance

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice transfering photos to pieces of fabric. Using different techniques, they use their quilt making skills to create a design. They watch a demonstration by their teacher first and then make their own and share it with...
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Portraits from Nature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss and identify the elements of a quilted portrait. As a class, they demonstrate making the templates needed for the activity. They take notes on how to complete the activity and discuss finishing options for the quilt....
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SIMPLY STARS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students produce quilting stars that challenge students with unusual piecing situations, and the sampler format allows quilters to create freely with unusual fabric combinations.
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Using Foundation Piecing to Create Quilt Blocks

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students create a log cabin pattern quilt block inspired by an antique silk quilt in the Shelburne Museum. They choose a color scheme and practice the basic technique of foundation piecing. After they complete a quilt block they remove...
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Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice making sampler quilts out of various fabrics. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher discussing the different techniques. They make their own and share them with the class asking for constructive...
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Puzzle Quilts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the same in...
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15 Two-Block Quilts

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students create two block quilts after studying about continuity of lines, use of coloring, and highlighting adjacent pieces. Students complete the design into the border. Students cut the required material pieces to create their quilt...
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STRIPS 'N CURVES

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make color selections and make sure they are aware of correct strata construction for this innovative combination of straight lines and gentle curves creates zingy but easy-to-make quilts.
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Fiber Fusion

For Teachers K - 12th
Create works of art using fabric. Learners use fabric, tissue paper, acrylic gel, and paint to create a unique and interesting piece of work. They discuss the different techniques that can be used to create works of art and evaluate...
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Isadore Duncan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Who is Isadore Duncan? If you're a teacher of dance, you might be interested in this informative presentation. Biographical, philosophical, and personal information on the life and contributions of this famed dancer are given in an easy...
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It's a Long Way!

For Students 9th - 12th
High school pupils sharpen Internet research skills with this online lesson. It asks 10 questions about the band AC/DC.
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4-H Line & Design Activity Page

For Students 7th - 10th
What a great activity for students. This 4-H activity sheet has students organize their bedroom, and make clothing, focusing on line and design.
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Super Hero High

For Teachers Pre-K - 9th
Students define the characteristics of a hero by creating their own fictional superhero.  For this film making lesson, students write the background of a superhero character and storyboard scenes from a movie they would like to make....
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If You Could Fly, Where Would You Go?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore story quilts. In this cross curriculum literacy and art lesson, students listen to the story Tar Beachand discuss the art form of story quilts as used by Faith Ringgold. Students sketch their own "Where Would You Fly?"...
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The 1980s Series - Fashion

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s. They transform old clothes, model them and reflect on the process. They create a set as a backdrop and present a Fashion Show.
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The Gift Drawings of the Shakers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create their own "gift drawings" that are inspired by the dreams and visions of the Shakers. In this gift drawings lesson plan, students learn the history of the Shakers, make their own drawing, and practice elements of design...
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French Braid Quilts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a lap-sized quilt top using a French Braid method. Lesson is written with two time frame options and has step by step classroom instructions as well as suggested homework.
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Block Magic and Block Magic, Too!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are shown how to make fast, fun pictorial blocks using only easy rotary-cut square and rectangles. They do not use any paper piecing or applique' required. Students review "How to Read the Charts". Then the teacher...
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Paper Making

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make handmade paper. They discuss the history of paper, examine the various methods of making paper, and create the handmade paper using different types of paper, a blender, and water.

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