Setting up a loom

• Cut slits around the edge of a pizza tray, approximately 3cm apart.
• Attach the end of a ball of wool to the back of the pizza tray and wind around the tray, going from one slit to the
  slit at the opposite end.
• Gently pull to tighten as each warp is formed.
• Continue this procedure until all the warps are formed, ensuring that they are taut.
• Secure the end of the wool to the back of the tray.

Weaving

• When the weaving process was introduced, the children were asked to consider the colour combinations they would like
  to use.
• A large variety of threads was made available to the children including roving yarn, feathers, ostrich, metallic thread
  and nylon raffia.
• Emphasis was placed on the elements of colour, tone and texture.
• Some children also added coloured beads to their weaving for extra decoration.
• Completing the wall hanging – Children need to weave to the outer circular edge of the flat base section of the pizza
  tray.
• Cut off tabs around the perimeter of the tray where the slits were cut.
• Children chose how they would like to finish off their wall hangings-spun/plaited hanging threads, sticks, tassels
  etc.

LEVELS 1 & 2

Croydon North Primary School