Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Art and Design
Lesson Topic: use specialist working processes and equipment such as fabric construction, dyeing, printing, batik, embroidery and machine stitching
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the structure and characteristics of woven, knitted, and non‑woven fabrics.
  • Explain the principles and safety considerations of dyeing, printing, batik, embroidery and machine‑stitching techniques.
  • Demonstrate how to select appropriate equipment and settings for each textile process.
  • Apply a chosen technique to produce a finished fabric sample and evaluate its quality.
  • Reflect on sustainable and health‑safe practices in textile production.
Materials Needed:
  • Loom or weaving frame and knitting needles/machine
  • Dye vats with temperature control and stirrers
  • Screen printing frames, squeegees and inks
  • Batik wax (beeswax), canting and tjanting tools
  • Embroidery hoops, needles and assorted threads
  • Industrial sewing machine (straight‑stitch & overlock) with presser feet
  • Protective gloves, aprons, eye protection and ventilation fan
  • Worksheets/assessment checklist and projector for visual demos
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick visual montage of vibrant fabrics created using different techniques to spark curiosity. Ask students what they already know about how colour and pattern are added to textiles and how machines aid garment construction. Explain that today they will explore the full range of specialist processes—from weaving and dyeing to batik and machine stitching—and will be assessed on their ability to select equipment, follow safe procedures, and produce a finished sample.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students label a diagram of woven, knitted and non‑woven fabrics.
  2. Mini‑lecture & demo (10'): Overview of specialist processes, safety; show short video.
  3. Hands‑on stations (30'): Rotate groups through four stations – (a) mini‑batik dyeing, (b) screen‑printing a swatch, (c) embroidery stitch practice, (d) machine‑stitching a seam. Teacher circulates for checks.
  4. Group reflection (10'): Record equipment used, settings chosen and safety observations on worksheet.
  5. Exit ticket (5'): Write one idea to make the process more sustainable.
Conclusion:
Summarise how each specialist technique contributes to textile design and construction, highlighting key equipment and safety points. Collect the exit tickets that capture a sustainability idea. For homework, students will choose one technique and draft a brief process plan—including materials, settings and a risk assessment—to be submitted next lesson.