Repeat pattern design in Art for KS3 and using polyprint on fabric make a design, half drop, mirror

Students given examplesof nature pictures and to create a repeat pattern from a pencil drawing of these pictures Pictures of nature for students to draw from and then how to make a repeat unit from this drawing

Showing how to make a mirror repeat, half-drop repeat, straight repeat and diagonal repeat.

Resources needed: Tracing paper, pencils, calico fabric cut in squares, ink rollers, waterproof inks,

Step by step breakdown of design and printing processes

Guidelines on how to use polyprint. Students make a repeat pattern on fabric and then sew this into a cushion
There are lots of student examples to support

Examples of student work

Success Criteria
Simplifying drawing into a line pattern and making a repeat unit,
Choosing a colour combination for repeat unit and drawing out the unit on fabric
Carefully rolling out the colours and layering the print from light to dark.
Strong contrasts of colour
Careful accurate layering of colours.