Faith Ringgold, Mother’s Quilt, 1983. Painted, appliqued, and embroidered fabric with sequins, 58 x 43 ½ in. (147.3 x 110.5 cm). Collection Ed Bradley & Patricia Blanchet. © Faith Ringgold / ARS, NY and DACS, London, courtesy ACA Galleries, New York 2021. Photo: readsreads.info; courtesy Serpentine, London
Hi! I’m here today to share with you a meaningful art project for your younger students. This would be good as as a “getting to know you” activity. The following examples were all made by kindergartners near the end of the year, but I would think this lesson would be suitable for kids through grades 2. Many art teachers have taught about the artist Faith Ringgold and had their students create paper quilts. I have a free printable for you … Read more... →
Lesson idea from Art. Paper. Scissors. Glue! 3rd graders started a conversation about what textile arts are by reading the book "Tar Beach" by author and artist Faith Ringgold. We talked about how the book and its illustrations were actually inspired by a story quilt that Ringgold created (the original work is pictured in the back of the book I had). The story in the book brought up the themes of both inequality (which works well since February is Black History Month) and imagination. The book's main character 3rd grader Cassie Louise Lightfoot discovers she has the ability to fly and in doing so, finds a sense of power and ownership over whatever she flies. She flies over the George Washington Bridge (a structure her father helped to build), an ice cream factory, and the Union Building (a building which housed an organization her father was not allowed to join because of his skin color). After reading and discussing the themes in the book, I asked my 3rd graders "Where would you go if you could fly (real or imaginary) and why?" This question was the inspiration for our very own patches on our 3rd grade story quilt. Students created their own "story patches" by creating a border using squares of 1.5"x1.5" decorative paper along the edge of a 12" x 12" piece of white drawing paper. Students then attached a strip of grey paper to the bottom of their picture squares and wrote about where they would go and why. Then in the remaining space, they used colored pencils to illustrate their ideas. I got a huge range of responses from Candyland (naturally to eat a ton of candy), to Columbia (to visit friends and family), to the Twin Towers in New York City (which prompted an entirely difference conversation). Students really enjoyed working on this project (which took between 4-5 class periods -- including one day for sketching ideas). I really love the finished product - and even more so when they are all hung together to make a giant story quilt! :)
Faith Ringgold's New Museum retrospective in New York offers a study in how major artists can go overlooked.
In my journey to learn more about the history of quilting and fiber arts, I have discovered some incredible makers, artists, thinkers and leaders. A couple weeks ago we talked about one of our founding Quilt Mothers, Nancy Crow, Marti Michell, Rachel Clark and Judith Scott. Today, I bring you someone who is not justContinue Reading...
Use these four free printables and book list to learn about the artist Faith Ringgold for kids
Faith Ringgold inspired coloring page hand drawn by me. Faith Ringgold is a key artist in contemporary art history. I used this coloring page as an early finish activity on the day my students had their art history lesson and project on Ringgold. ...
Let’s express ourselves by making a Faith Ringgold inspired paper quilt work of art.
The WES Kindergarten artists have been learning about American artist and author, FAITH RINGGOLD. Faith Ringgold was born in 1930 and grew up in New York City's Harlem. She is most known for her "story quilts". She adapted one of these quilts, titled "Tar Beach", into a children's book in 1991. This book was recognized as one of the most distinguished American picture books for children in 1992 when it was named a Caldecott Honor Book. We spent a lot of time looking over the illustrations in Tar Beach, and decided to try creating versions of our own. Here is our process... The students began by painting a night sky background using different shades of tempera paint. They thought about the direction of their brushstrokes as they blended the colors over the entire paper. Then, using colored construction paper, they began cutting shapes as they pieced together a version of themselves flying through the sky. They dipped their finger (aka their "Handy Dandy Tool") into the glue... and then spread the glue onto their cut pieces of paper... before putting their paper shapes in place. This technique allows for better glue control. The students were encouraged to think about size as well as how they would position the arms and legs of their person to give the illusion of flying. Once their person was glued into place it was time to add the stars. Small dots of glue were squeezed onto the paper... and then sprinkled with glitter for that all important shimmer and shine! Then, each student created a "quilted" border around the edges of a separate, larger piece of paper. Small, pre-cut squares of wallpaper were used for this. Loads of thanks to Mrs. Littlefield and Mrs. Gilblair for their help in pre-cutting these squares! The Kindergartners had fun choosing from all of the different colors and patterns. One little artist commented that they reminded her of her Grammie! With the border complete, it was time to join their two pieces together... and then join everyone's together... to create one large story quilt. What an exciting event! With this nice, long, curved wall in the Kindergarten wing, every single piece of art was able to be squeezed into this display (98 paper quilt pieces in all, I believe). Wow! That's one loooong quilt! These pieces will remain on display through December. We sure hope you'll fly by for a peek!
These narrative quilt drawings allow students to experiment with line and pattern, while also giving them an outlet for personal storytellin...
Lesson idea from Art. Paper. Scissors. Glue! 3rd graders started a conversation about what textile arts are by reading the book "Tar Beach" by author and artist Faith Ringgold. We talked about how the book and its illustrations were actually inspired by a story quilt that Ringgold created (the original work is pictured in the back of the book I had). The story in the book brought up the themes of both inequality (which works well since February is Black History Month) and imagination. The book's main character 3rd grader Cassie Louise Lightfoot discovers she has the ability to fly and in doing so, finds a sense of power and ownership over whatever she flies. She flies over the George Washington Bridge (a structure her father helped to build), an ice cream factory, and the Union Building (a building which housed an organization her father was not allowed to join because of his skin color). After reading and discussing the themes in the book, I asked my 3rd graders "Where would you go if you could fly (real or imaginary) and why?" This question was the inspiration for our very own patches on our 3rd grade story quilt. Students created their own "story patches" by creating a border using squares of 1.5"x1.5" decorative paper along the edge of a 12" x 12" piece of white drawing paper. Students then attached a strip of grey paper to the bottom of their picture squares and wrote about where they would go and why. Then in the remaining space, they used colored pencils to illustrate their ideas. I got a huge range of responses from Candyland (naturally to eat a ton of candy), to Columbia (to visit friends and family), to the Twin Towers in New York City (which prompted an entirely difference conversation). Students really enjoyed working on this project (which took between 4-5 class periods -- including one day for sketching ideas). I really love the finished product - and even more so when they are all hung together to make a giant story quilt! :)
Continuing our school celebration of Black History Month last year, my 1st grade students created Faith Ringgold story quilts. We started off the lesson by watching a Reading Rainbow video of Tar B…
Add diversity to your art curriculum and learn about a famous Black American female artist with these Faith Ringgold art lessons for children.
Faith Ringgold - Multi-Media Artist, Quilting Project and Critiques (8 pages) - Black Artist You will download one zip file that contains two folders: jpg and pdf images Each folder will have 8 pages. If you have problems with the downloads, please contact TPT Help or me before you leave negative feedback. There are issues we can help you resolve. Materials Needed: For All: Writing Materials: Colored Pencils, Markers, Copies of Worksheets Quilting Project: Scissors, Optional: Colored Paper scraps, paint, brushes, fabric scraps, yarn, sewing needle, thread, small found objects. Masking Tape Be open! Faith Ringgold is a living icon. She helped instigate and form the women's feminist art movement, the black women's art movement and the integration of black artists into the US Museum and Gallery scene. She is the author of several children's books. A separate research project into her life and philosophies would be recommended to any art class. My worksheets are intended to be enrichment acitivites. She is a respected artist and would be especially appropriate to study during "Black History" month in February. Open Ended, is usually a student directed process, where the students can draw upon their feelings, emotions, reactions to the art work in the drawing blanks provided or on the back. They can even choose to copy the designs, outlines the shapes/forms, or even just draw one aspect. Open ended is not assessed and there is no right or wrong. Just encourage active participation in some form. There are 4 open ended project worksheets in this packet. Please provide a narration for the students and background before you give them the open ended worksheets. Some direction is provided, but it is hoped that the student will draw on their own lives to create their drawings in the blanks. Faith Ringgold's paintings are provided for inspiration. Her website is an excellent place to start. Open Ended 1. "The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles, 1992" 2. "Tar Beach 2" and "The Letter from Martin Luther King" 3. "Self-Portrait" and "Dancing at the Louvre" 4. "For The Woman's House" 1971 Critiques and Comparisons - DBAE (Discipline Based Art Education) 5. Matisse 6. Mona Lisa 7. Van Gogh Art Project: Quilting, Multi-Media 8. Quilt Template Each student will need a copy of the template. The suggested directions are on the worksheet. Materials can be as simple as colored pencils and markers, or as additional as fabric and paper scraps, paint and found objects. It is up to you, the teacher to decide what materials you have available in your class. The cut out template will measure about 8" by 8'. You can mount each quilt piece on solid construction paper about 9" by 9" before piecing together using masking tape on the back edges. It will make a beautiful classroom display. You could make smaller quilts or one large one, it is up to you. The main idea is that children draw on their lives, family and pets to create their designs. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding these worksheets before leaving feedback. I am open to ideas and changes to make this tailored for your class' art experience. I have a licensing agreement with ARS for the use of Faith Ringgold's images in my art worksheets. Her art work is integral in the American Art movement so I wanted to provide these worksheets for art teachers who do not have the resources for visual art resources and/or materials. "Reproduction, including downloading of Faith Ringgold works is prohibited by copyright laws and international conventions without the express written permission of Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York."
Inside you'll find an easy step-by-step Faith Ringgold Art Project and Coloring Page. Stop by and download yours for free.
In my journey to learn more about the history of quilting and fiber arts, I have discovered some incredible makers, artists, thinkers and leaders. A couple weeks ago we talked about one of our founding Quilt Mothers, Nancy Crow, Marti Michell, Rachel Clark and Judith Scott. Today, I bring you someone who is not justContinue Reading...
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Objective: Students will be able to identify the work of artist Faith Ringgold and create their own work of art that tells a story! Vocabulary: Story Quilt, Symmetry, Reflection, Rotation, Slide, P…
Faith Ringgold - Multi-Media Artist, Quilting Project and Critiques (8 pages) - Black Artist You will download one zip file that contains two folders: jpg and pdf images Each folder will have 8 pages. If you have problems with the downloads, please contact TPT Help or me before you leave negative feedback. There are issues we can help you resolve. Materials Needed: For All: Writing Materials: Colored Pencils, Markers, Copies of Worksheets Quilting Project: Scissors, Optional: Colored Paper scraps, paint, brushes, fabric scraps, yarn, sewing needle, thread, small found objects. Masking Tape Be open! Faith Ringgold is a living icon. She helped instigate and form the women's feminist art movement, the black women's art movement and the integration of black artists into the US Museum and Gallery scene. She is the author of several children's books. A separate research project into her life and philosophies would be recommended to any art class. My worksheets are intended to be enrichment acitivites. She is a respected artist and would be especially appropriate to study during "Black History" month in February. Open Ended, is usually a student directed process, where the students can draw upon their feelings, emotions, reactions to the art work in the drawing blanks provided or on the back. They can even choose to copy the designs, outlines the shapes/forms, or even just draw one aspect. Open ended is not assessed and there is no right or wrong. Just encourage active participation in some form. There are 4 open ended project worksheets in this packet. Please provide a narration for the students and background before you give them the open ended worksheets. Some direction is provided, but it is hoped that the student will draw on their own lives to create their drawings in the blanks. Faith Ringgold's paintings are provided for inspiration. Her website is an excellent place to start. Open Ended 1. "The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles, 1992" 2. "Tar Beach 2" and "The Letter from Martin Luther King" 3. "Self-Portrait" and "Dancing at the Louvre" 4. "For The Woman's House" 1971 Critiques and Comparisons - DBAE (Discipline Based Art Education) 5. Matisse 6. Mona Lisa 7. Van Gogh Art Project: Quilting, Multi-Media 8. Quilt Template Each student will need a copy of the template. The suggested directions are on the worksheet. Materials can be as simple as colored pencils and markers, or as additional as fabric and paper scraps, paint and found objects. It is up to you, the teacher to decide what materials you have available in your class. The cut out template will measure about 8" by 8'. You can mount each quilt piece on solid construction paper about 9" by 9" before piecing together using masking tape on the back edges. It will make a beautiful classroom display. You could make smaller quilts or one large one, it is up to you. The main idea is that children draw on their lives, family and pets to create their designs. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding these worksheets before leaving feedback. I am open to ideas and changes to make this tailored for your class' art experience. I have a licensing agreement with ARS for the use of Faith Ringgold's images in my art worksheets. Her art work is integral in the American Art movement so I wanted to provide these worksheets for art teachers who do not have the resources for visual art resources and/or materials. "Reproduction, including downloading of Faith Ringgold works is prohibited by copyright laws and international conventions without the express written permission of Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York."
Learn about the life and work of Faith Ringgold as you create a text quilt square inspired by the artist's own work.
I have taught versions of this project since I started teaching and I think I have figured out the best combo, for my classes anyways. Day...
Check out student artwork posted to Artsonia from the Tar Beach inspired by Faith Ringgold project gallery at Thayer Elementary School.
Inside you'll find an easy step-by-step Faith Ringgold Art Project and Coloring Page. Stop by and download yours for free.
The WES Kindergarten artists have been learning about American artist and author, FAITH RINGGOLD. Faith Ringgold was born in 1930 and grew up in New York City's Harlem. She is most known for her "story quilts". She adapted one of these quilts, titled "Tar Beach", into a children's book in 1991. This book was recognized as one of the most distinguished American picture books for children in 1992 when it was named a Caldecott Honor Book. We spent a lot of time looking over the illustrations in Tar Beach, and decided to try creating versions of our own. Here is our process... The students began by painting a night sky background using different shades of tempera paint. They thought about the direction of their brushstrokes as they blended the colors over the entire paper. Then, using colored construction paper, they began cutting shapes as they pieced together a version of themselves flying through the sky. They dipped their finger (aka their "Handy Dandy Tool") into the glue... and then spread the glue onto their cut pieces of paper... before putting their paper shapes in place. This technique allows for better glue control. The students were encouraged to think about size as well as how they would position the arms and legs of their person to give the illusion of flying. Once their person was glued into place it was time to add the stars. Small dots of glue were squeezed onto the paper... and then sprinkled with glitter for that all important shimmer and shine! Then, each student created a "quilted" border around the edges of a separate, larger piece of paper. Small, pre-cut squares of wallpaper were used for this. Loads of thanks to Mrs. Littlefield and Mrs. Gilblair for their help in pre-cutting these squares! The Kindergartners had fun choosing from all of the different colors and patterns. One little artist commented that they reminded her of her Grammie! With the border complete, it was time to join their two pieces together... and then join everyone's together... to create one large story quilt. What an exciting event! With this nice, long, curved wall in the Kindergarten wing, every single piece of art was able to be squeezed into this display (98 paper quilt pieces in all, I believe). Wow! That's one loooong quilt! These pieces will remain on display through December. We sure hope you'll fly by for a peek!
Faith Ringgold, American artist who works with paint and fabric creating colorful masterpieces with a strong narrative. She is also a well respected author and illustrator, you may be familiar with her book "Tar Beach". This packet has 2 printable portraits of the artist and lots of creative possibi...
Check out student artwork posted to Artsonia from the Tar Beach inspired by Faith Ringgold project gallery at Thayer Elementary School.
Lesson idea from Art. Paper. Scissors. Glue! 3rd graders started a conversation about what textile arts are by reading the book "Tar Beach" by author and artist Faith Ringgold. We talked about how the book and its illustrations were actually inspired by a story quilt that Ringgold created (the original work is pictured in the back of the book I had). The story in the book brought up the themes of both inequality (which works well since February is Black History Month) and imagination. The book's main character 3rd grader Cassie Louise Lightfoot discovers she has the ability to fly and in doing so, finds a sense of power and ownership over whatever she flies. She flies over the George Washington Bridge (a structure her father helped to build), an ice cream factory, and the Union Building (a building which housed an organization her father was not allowed to join because of his skin color). After reading and discussing the themes in the book, I asked my 3rd graders "Where would you go if you could fly (real or imaginary) and why?" This question was the inspiration for our very own patches on our 3rd grade story quilt. Students created their own "story patches" by creating a border using squares of 1.5"x1.5" decorative paper along the edge of a 12" x 12" piece of white drawing paper. Students then attached a strip of grey paper to the bottom of their picture squares and wrote about where they would go and why. Then in the remaining space, they used colored pencils to illustrate their ideas. I got a huge range of responses from Candyland (naturally to eat a ton of candy), to Columbia (to visit friends and family), to the Twin Towers in New York City (which prompted an entirely difference conversation). Students really enjoyed working on this project (which took between 4-5 class periods -- including one day for sketching ideas). I really love the finished product - and even more so when they are all hung together to make a giant story quilt! :)
Add diversity to your art curriculum and learn about a famous Black American female artist with these Faith Ringgold art lessons for children.
Hi! I’m here today to share with you a meaningful art project for your younger students. This would be good as as a “getting to know you” activity. The following examples were all made by kindergartners near the end of the year, but I would think this lesson would be suitable for kids through grades 2. Many art teachers have taught about the artist Faith Ringgold and had their students create paper quilts. I have a free printable for you … Read more... →
24 of history's most prominent artists, past and present, for you to decorate your classroom with, add to your lessons or presentations _______ The artists in this selection include: Andy Warhol Vincent Van Gogh Frida Kahlo Pablo Picasso Yayoi Kusama Salvador Dali Georgia O'Keeffe Jean- Michel Basquiat Leonardo Da Vinci Claude Monet Keith Haring Faith Ringgold Amy Sherald Kehinde Wiley Henri Matisse Romero Britto Jen Stark Jacob Lawrence Wayne Thiebaud Alma Woodsey Thomas Bisa Butler Dale Chihuly Mary Blair Romare Bearden Keywords: Digital, artists, art history, art, art education, artists, famous artists, classroom poster, classroom visual, poster, distance learning, at home
Check out student artwork posted to Artsonia from the Tar Beach inspired by Faith Ringgold project gallery at Thayer Elementary School.