Tie Died Chinese Banners

The pictures do not do these banners justice! Each and every one of my 150+ students created a wonderful piece of art.  I plan to hang as many as possible from the ceiling of our classroom (when I can find the time!). Of all the projects we have done so far, the students as a whole took a lot of pride in these works.

This was a lesson in Chinese Caligraphy.  Again, another power point to provide background information. We discusesed the differences between English writing and Chinese writing. We also watched a YouTube video and students were able to see esteemed calligraphers in action.

I translated all of the students names into Chinese using an online name generator. They were all quite thrilled to see their names in Chinese.  I also provided an additional handout with other Chinese characters and their meanings.  Some students chose to draw these.  Once they practiced a little in their sketch books, they were given a piece of 9"x24" dippity dye paper and some India ink to paint their characters.  They let these dry for a day and then they sprayed them with liquid watercolor.  I provided primary colors.  The final step was adding the black construction paper (3.5"x12 folded in half lengthwise and string)

Students definetly gained an appreciation for Asian Art!