Fiber arts
​Use whichever supplies you have available to make an artwork inspired by a prompt below. Or make art using your own idea!
Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here.
​To learn more about fiber arts view the slideshow below!
Click the titles below to navigate or scroll down to see more resources, ideas, and videos for K-5 students.
Weaving
The weaving activities below are best for 2nd-5th graders.
​Click here to learn about weaving with paper! (Better for K-1st grade)
Cardboard Loom Weaving
​Click here for step-by-step directions to create a cardboard loom.
​This #MetKids Animation shows how to weave on a cardboard loom.
"Ojo De Dios" (God's Eye) Weaving
​Click here for step-by-step directions to create an Ojo De Dios weaving.
Sewing
If you have a needle and thread, you can learn to sew! You can sew on paper, felt, or fabric scraps to make amazing artworks!
See the video below for step-by-step directions on threading and knotting a needle to prepare for sewing.
See the video below for step-by-step directions on the most basic sewing stitch - the running stitch.
Click here for a playlist of family friendly sewing tutorials from Red Ted Art.
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Click here for step-by-step directions to create this fun Heart Plushie.
Click here for step-by-step directions to create this cool Geometric Robot Pillow.
Finger Knitting
Finger knitting doesn't require any needles or tools - just yarn and your hands!
If you don't have any yarn available, see the video below to learn how you can make some from old T-shirts!
(Make sure you have permission before trying this at home.)
See the video below for step-by-step directions on how to finger knit with four fingers.
See the video below for step-by-step directions on how to finger knit with only two fingers.
This technique is better for younger children or when using thicker yarn (like the T-shirt yarn above)
Click here for more step-by-step directions (with pictures) on how to finger knit with two or four fingers.
See the video from Red Ted Art below to learn how to sew with your fingers and turn finger knitting strands into, blankets, scarves, pot holders, bags and more!
See the video from Red Ted Art below to learn how to turn finger knitting into adorable knitted bunnies!
Friendship Bracelets
One way to make a friendship bracelet is by braiding three strands using the same method for braiding hair. See the steps below:
Watch the following video for step-by-step directions on creating a three-strand braided friendship bracelet.
Another way to make a friendship bracelet is by creating square knots. See the steps below:
Watch the following video for step-by-step directions on creating a four-strand square knot friendship bracelet.