### Lesson Plan: Tie and Dye (Continued)
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Tie and Dye (continued)
**Objective:**
- Students will review the basics of tie and dye techniques.
- Students will demonstrate advanced tie and dye methods.
- Students will create a unique tie and dye pattern on a fabric piece.
### Materials:
- Plain white cotton fabric pieces (pre-washed and cut)
- Fabric dyes in various colors
- Rubber bands
- Plastic squeeze bottles
- Plastic table covers / Newspapers
- Plastic gloves
- Buckets for soaking fabric
- Towels/paper towels for cleaning up
### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Welcome and Recap:**
- Welcome students and review what they learned in the previous lesson about basic tie and dye techniques.
- Demonstrate different types of folds and bindings (e.g., spiral, accordion fold, bullseye).
2. **Discussion:**
- Discuss the importance of tie and dye in different cultures around the world.
- Show examples of advanced tie and dye patterns and discuss what makes them unique.
### Main Activity (40 minutes):
1. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Demonstrate two advanced tie and dye techniques:
1. **Shibori:** Show how to use wooden blocks, strings, and other objects to create intricate patterns.
2. **Ice Dyeing:** Show how to place ice on fabric and sprinkle dye powder for a watercolor effect.
2. **Safety and Preparation (5 minutes):**
- Explain and demonstrate the safety procedures. Ensure all students are wearing gloves and working in a well-ventilated area.
- Set up workstations with necessary materials and cover tables with plastic table covers or newspapers.
3. **Hands-On Activity (25 minutes):**
- **Step-by-Step Guidance:**
- Assist students in folding and binding their fabric using the advanced techniques demonstrated.
- Guide students as they apply dyes using their chosen method.
- Allow students to personalize their fabric by choosing their own color combinations.
4. **Soaking and Cleanup:**
- After dye application, show students how to let the fabric sit for a set period to allow the dye to set.
- Assist in clean-up, ensuring students wash their hands thoroughly and the workspace is tidied up.
### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Discussion:**
- Gather the students and discuss the completed projects.
- Ask students to share their experiences, challenges, and what they learned from using the advanced techniques.
2. **Reflection and Sharing:**
- Allow students to display their work.
- Encourage students to reflect on the different tie and dye methods and which they found most interesting or effective.
### Assessment:
- Observe students' participation and creativity during the hands-on activity.
- Assess the completed tie and dye projects based on creativity, use of technique, and color application.
- Provide individual feedback and encouragement.
### Extension:
- Invite students to research other traditional textile techniques from different cultures.
- Plan a future lesson on Batik or another textile art technique.
### Notes:
- Prepare a rinse and drying plan for completed tie and dye projects.
- Consider the possibility of a tie and dye exhibition or fashion show for the class to display their work to parents and the school community.