This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Needle felting offers a unique opportunity for first time artists to feel successful in art. Oftentimes, people feel inadequate because they do not like their drawing ability. Little do they realize that art can come in many different shapes, sizes and materials!
Fiber arts is an overlooked and undervalued art that can show achievements in all stages of an artist.
I want my students to be well-rounded artists that have tried as many different mediums as possible before they leave my classroom. We will also discuss the importance of fiber arts in cultures past and present.
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