Mini Art Lesson     Tuesday, May 19, 2020This lesson explores the patterns and shapes that make Amis

Mini Art Lesson     Tuesday, May 19, 2020This lesson explores the patterns and shapes that make Amish quilts works of art. Children ages 2–6 can use tape and coloring supplies to recreate the Bars Quilt in the Brooklyn Museum collection. Kids 7+ can learn about designing quilts, using a grid pattern they make themselves and mimicking the stitched patterns that make these quilts so special.FOR AGES 2–6:   LET’S PLAYFun Fact: Amish quilt makers, discouraged from using patterned fabrics, create their own patterns through color blocking and stitching. In that tradition, let’s create our own patterns!Step 1: Take a look at the shapes and colors used in this quilt. Then, discuss what a pattern is and identify the patterns depicted in the quilt. Step 2: Using tape, gently recreate the outline of the quilt’s pattern on a piece of paper. Step 3: With the tape still on the paper, color in or paint the sections of paper that aren’t covered. It is okay if some color gets on the tape!Step 4: Carefully remove the tape from your paper to reveal your pattern!Step 5: Color in the blank spots with another color to finish your quilt. Review the pattern, colors, and shapes with your little one! Thank you Anjali and Elliott for your help on this project!FOR AGES 7+:    LET’S CREATETaking inspiration from the bold colors and geometry of the Bars Quilt, let’s create our own quilt designs.Step 1: Draw out a grid on a sheet of paper with one-inch squares. Tip: You can make the squares bigger for an easier project, or smaller to make it more challenging. Step 2: Starting in the center, fill in each square with different colored shapes. You can try triangles, squares, rectangles, or stars.You can make your pattern symmetrical……or asymmetrical. You can fill in large sections with a single color. Or break down each square into subsections.Step 3: Keep going until you’ve filled in the whole page!At first glance, the Bars Quilt may seem like it is simply solid blocks of color. But a closer look exposes the eloquent stitching! Step 4: Using a pen or marker, create dotted lines on your drawing. These lines will mimic the stitching, creating your own pattern.Step 5: Dot your entire page, until your whole quilt design looks stitched.Ask yourself: Does your artwork look different close up than it does far away? How does adding different colors change the overall composition? Although quilts were originally created to keep us warm, their beautiful designs have earned them a place on museum walls. Where will you hang your design?FOR TEACHERS, CAREGIVERS, AND PARENTS    Access a free teaching guide, featuring questions for viewing and other great activities and resources We’ll be back next Tuesday with another Mini Art Lesson! In the meantime, let us know what your like to see or learn!Posted by Tamar MacKay and Noé GaytánUnidentified artist (American). Bars Quilt, circa 1890. Cotton, wool. Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. Peter Findlay, 77.122.3 -- source link

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