Kandinsky Weaving

Kandinsky Weaving

1st Grade

I found this on another art teacher blog. This was a great lesson for the beginning of the year.  Since I started the year off with lines, Kandinsky works gave me great examples to share with my kiddos.  We went through a powerpoint I put together and talked about the different lines and colors he used.  His works also gave the students a great chance to look at abstract and decide their own meanings.

Step 1.  Discuss the different types of lines (zig-zag, curved, etc.)

Step 2.  Draw the different lines on the paper in ALL different directions.

Step 3.  Grab some different pieces from around the room that have a lot of texture.

Step 4.  Put the textured piece under the paper and grab some crayons.  

Step 5.  Crayon Rubbings!  Use the side of the crayon to rub across the paper to get the textured pattern from the underneath.

Step 6.  Watercolor time.  Fill the whole paper with different colors of watercolor. (Be sure not to a. have the kids mix it too much because then it will all turn brown and b. let the kids get the paper too wet or it will start ripping.

Step 7.  Allow dry time.  

Step 8.  Fold the paper in half hamburger style.

Step 9.  Cut 5 slits on the folded side of the paper (NOT the side with the edges... that will NOT work weaving).

Step 10.  Grab strips of colored paper. Weave them in and out of the slots. Alternate starting over or under the paper.

Step 11.  Glue on a sheet of black paper for a border.

Step 12.  With a white colored-pencil, draw different types of lines along the borders.

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