Skill Level
Beginner
Time to Make
1.5 hours
Adult Supervision Needed
Yes
How to Make
- Choose a colour from the felt classpack for a background. Cut off a strip (aprox 7cm) from the sheet to make a 23cm x 23cm square.
- Draw a simple outline for an animal (or another shape) onto the backing paper of a self adhesive felt sheet. Choose a colour to contrast with the background and remember when the felt is cut out the shape will face the opposite way. Cut out the shape then stick it in the middle of the background.
- Cut out some smaller self-adhesive felt pieces for details. Keep the shapes simple and bold. Stick the pieces onto the background. If you use colours from the classpack (without a sticky backing), use glue or double-sided tape to fix them on the background.
- Cut out eyes from felt or use wiggle eyes. You could add a colourful border around the edge.
- The finished squares can be displayed together on a classroom wall. Fix the pieces onto a large corkboard with drawing pins use double-sided tape to attach the felt onto mounting card.
Top Tip
Find out more about the different animal symbols used on fabric designs from this region of Africa. Try making your own version of a story cloth with symbols or characters to represent everyone in your class. Cut out felt shapes showing different hobbies and interests or to represent friends and families or where you live.
Tagged with:
