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Lesson 3: Creating patterns

Learning about the craftsman William Morris and using this as inspiration alongside sketchbook work; experimenting with batik as a textile technique to develop a pattern.
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A famous William Morris print called the Strawberry Thief

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Arrange the children into pairs. Display the Presentation: Gimme five! Ask the children to think of five things they remember about their artwork in Lesson 2: One picture, four views. If needed they can share their four images from the previous lesson.

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Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
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In this unit

Assessment – Art and design Y4: Craft and designLesson 1: Inspired by the rainforestLesson 2: One picture, four views
Lesson 3: Creating patterns
Lesson 4: Repeating patternsLesson 5: Fabric design
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