TEXTILES FASHION AND ACCESSORIES
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Overview:
This class gives students the chance to have fun, think, problem solve, and be creative while learning design elements and construction techniques for a number of different textile related design projects. Students will develop a wide range of skills that will encourage a lifelong love of creativity. Students will work on both class and individual assignments.
Some of the project areas we may explore during this class include:
Pillows, Jewellery/Beading, Candles, Bags, Paper craft, Appliqué, Home decor, Holiday crafts, Greeting cards, Embroidery
Hats/Scarves, Clothing alterations, Felt pins, Pin cushions, Stuffed animals, Fabric collage, Wall hanging, Printed fabric, Crochet/knitting
Headbands, Bookmarks, Gift wrap, Purses, Recycled materials project, Clothing pieces
Supplies:
Most supplies will be supplied to the students. Any larger personal projects will need to be purchased by the student. Each student will have their own drawer, so they can bring extra special supplies from home and store them in the class for them to use throughout the semester.
(OPTIONAL) Supply List: 1 seam ripper, 1 container of good quality dressmaker pins, special fabric that you may want different from that which is provided in class.
Donations:
If you have any extra of the following at home that you would like to contribute to the class for project use feel free to drop off at the main office, for Ms. Reed, or bring to class.
Beads , Fabric (large pieces), Leather – from old clothing, Buttons, Wool sweaters, Felting supplies, Thread, Rubber stamps
Scrapbook supplies, Card stock, Carded wool , Eyes for stuffed animals, Blank cards, Lace and trim
Polyester fiber fill - stuffing
Evaluation:
Marks will be categorized into the following sections:
Project Work 70%
Quizzes and assigned in class work 15%
Productivity and use of class time 15%
1. on time to class
2. prepared for class (having necessary supplies)
3. class clean-up
4. maintaining a positive attitude and helping others
Students will have daily work record that will be filled out each day out of 10 marks.
Classroom Expectations:
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Overview:
This class gives students the chance to have fun, think, problem solve, and be creative while learning design elements and construction techniques for a number of different textile related design projects. Students will develop a wide range of skills that will encourage a lifelong love of creativity. Students will work on both class and individual assignments.
Some of the project areas we may explore during this class include:
Pillows, Jewellery/Beading, Candles, Bags, Paper craft, Appliqué, Home decor, Holiday crafts, Greeting cards, Embroidery
Hats/Scarves, Clothing alterations, Felt pins, Pin cushions, Stuffed animals, Fabric collage, Wall hanging, Printed fabric, Crochet/knitting
Headbands, Bookmarks, Gift wrap, Purses, Recycled materials project, Clothing pieces
Supplies:
Most supplies will be supplied to the students. Any larger personal projects will need to be purchased by the student. Each student will have their own drawer, so they can bring extra special supplies from home and store them in the class for them to use throughout the semester.
(OPTIONAL) Supply List: 1 seam ripper, 1 container of good quality dressmaker pins, special fabric that you may want different from that which is provided in class.
Donations:
If you have any extra of the following at home that you would like to contribute to the class for project use feel free to drop off at the main office, for Ms. Reed, or bring to class.
Beads , Fabric (large pieces), Leather – from old clothing, Buttons, Wool sweaters, Felting supplies, Thread, Rubber stamps
Scrapbook supplies, Card stock, Carded wool , Eyes for stuffed animals, Blank cards, Lace and trim
Polyester fiber fill - stuffing
Evaluation:
Marks will be categorized into the following sections:
Project Work 70%
Quizzes and assigned in class work 15%
Productivity and use of class time 15%
1. on time to class
2. prepared for class (having necessary supplies)
3. class clean-up
4. maintaining a positive attitude and helping others
Students will have daily work record that will be filled out each day out of 10 marks.
Classroom Expectations:
- See the use of class time above
- Projects must be worked on in class, unless special arrangements have been made with the teacher.
- If you fall behind because of absences or you are slow, you will be expected to make up the time at lunch or after school. Some projects may be allowed to be completed at home. There is a set number of projects that are to be completed each term.
- We will move on to the next project together as a class.
- Students will have the opportunity to complete more projects if they are working at a faster pace.
- There will always be the option for students to personalize the projects that are presented to the class.
- Marking will be done by teacher, as well as, self and peers.
- Patience – there are 30 students and only one of me. I will set up a question board and work my way through the list to ensure all students are helped as soon as possible.