Lesson Plan

• Describe a range of media and techniques used in textile and fashion design.
• Apply selected media to develop a personal visual language for a textile piece.
• Demonstrate technical competence in fabric dyeing, printing, and embroidery.
• Evaluate the finished work against a design brief and established criteria.

• Sketchbooks and drawing pencils
• Assorted fabric swatches (cotton, linen, recycled textiles)
• Fabric paints, inks, acrylics, pastels
• Screen‑printing frame and block‑printing tools
• Fabric dyes and mordants
• Embroidery hoops, needles, assorted threads
• Plain toile or cotton fabric for mock‑up
• Protective gloves and aprons

Begin with a quick visual showcase of striking textile artworks to spark curiosity. Ask students what media they have used before and how those choices affect texture and colour. Explain that today they will experiment with at least two techniques and that success will be measured by a functional swatch that meets a simple design brief.

1. Do‑now (5'): Sketch three thumbnail ideas for a textile surface using pencil.
2. Safety & brief overview (5'): Review media list, safety (gloves, ventilation), and success criteria.
3. Demonstration (10'): Show basic fabric dyeing on a swatch, highlighting pre‑wash and mordant use.
4. Hands‑on experimentation (20'): Students create small test swatches applying dye, a print method, or an embroidery stitch.
5. Group critique (10'): Display swatches, discuss colour intensity, pattern clarity, and alignment with the brief.
6. Reflection & cleanup (5'): Students record observations in a journal and tidy workstations.

Summarise the key take‑aways: how media choice influences texture, colour, and overall design impact. Collect an exit ticket where each student notes one technique they will develop further in the next lesson. For homework, ask them to draft a detailed design brief for a full‑size textile project incorporating at least two of the explored media.