Wild Weaves: Natural Fiber Arts & Creative Expression

What happens when nature becomes your art studio?

In this hands-on fine arts class, homeschool students in grades 7–12 will discover the world of fiber arts, exploring how artists transform grasses, plant fibers, and other natural materials into beautiful, expressive works of art.

Students will begin by exploring the history of weaving and fiber arts, from traditional functional objects to contemporary fine art. We will study artists such as South Carolina sweetgrass basket artist Mary Jackson, discovering how artists use natural materials, traditional techniques, texture, pattern, and form to communicate ideas and preserve cultural traditions.

Students will then step into the role of artist themselves!

Using a combination of provided art supplies and responsibly foraged natural materials, such as tall grasses and other suitable plant fibers, students will experiment with weaving techniques and explore the unique characteristics of their materials. They will investigate how color, texture, line, shape, pattern, and…