Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Traditional quilt block designs are perfect for exploring a variety of math concepts and community building, as well as elements of art. Students can practice what they’ve learned about patterns, fractions, geometric shapes, symmetry, translations, reflections, rotations, and even coordinate plains!
In session one, students get an overview of quilts and traditional quilt blocks, then take step 1 in creating the hand-painted papers they will use to create their blocks. In sessions 2 and 3, they will continue to create their papers with printing and stamping tools, as well as work on their block designs on grid paper. In session 4 the blocks are created, then joined to create a class quilt. Teachers can then use the finished quilt to discuss the math concepts that were used and the cooperation and community aspects involved in the creation of the quilt.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The artist is bilingual – instruction in Spanish is available!
This program offered by: Lulu Moonwood Murakami
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact [email protected].
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Mathematics
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K
Program Requirements: Preferably a designated classroom space with a sink and drying space
Instruction Language(s):
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4
About the Artist
Lulu is a mixed-media visual artist with 12 years of experience as a certified teacher. She is well-versed in many forms of visual arts, including mixed-media painting, drawing, collage, sculpting with paper clay and papier mâché, and textile arts.
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at [email protected] for help determining the actual cost of your programs.