Knit and crochet
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This document outlines an assignment for students to engage in the art of "yarn-bombing" by crocheting or knitting textiles to cover areas around the art school. Students will be divided into groups and each group must choose a space to cover, considering factors like time, how the piece will blend in or stand out, and how color and texture will be used. Each group must present their plans and ideas visually and verbally, addressing the techniques used, the project form, how it relates to the space, and any legal issues. Individual assignments include making crochet and knitting samples while the group assignment is to complete the yarn bombing project.
Knit and crochet
- 1. Assignment 5 Crocheting and Knitting Although weaving is what we traditionally think of as the basic technique in creating fabric, knitting and crocheting are additional ways to create a piece of material. We will be looking at the practice of yarn-bombing as a way of engaging the environment with knitted and/or crocheted textiles. Go around the art school and choose an area you would like to bomb and draw some sketches/jot down ideas of what you would like to do. Keep in mind: time allotted for the project; will the crochet or knit piece blend in/contrast, emphasize a certain section/exaggerate an area; think of materials. Color and Texture will be a major part of this assignment, so really consider these when planning your assignment. I am dividing you into three groups for this project. As a group, you will all be responsible for the development and presentation of your idea, as well as the project itself. For class on Monday, April 8th, your group will be asked to discuss the following: 1)Which techniques do you plan on using and why? 2) What form will the project take? How do you plan to adress color, pattern, and scale? 3)What is the relationship of your piece to your chosen site? The work should not be topical, but integrated in some way. How does the work respond to it's context? 4) Are there any legal issues involved? You will need to research the legality of your yarn bombing in your chosen site. You must be prepared to answer these questions both VISUALLY and VERBALLY through sketches, samples, and source imagery on a large board. (Foamcore or matboard) Assignments 1. Two 8 x 8 Crochet Sample 2. Two 8 x 8 Knitting Sample 3. Group Presentation 4. Bomb a space around the Lamar Dodd School of Art PROJECT DUE: Wednesday, April 17th