Abstract
This step-by-step video guide is a helpful introduction showing teachers and parents how to help their students to unleash their creativity and artistic flair as they tie dye picnic blankets. Through the fascinating art of tie-dyeing the students will explore colour combinations, patterns and techniques, making their picnic blankets functional and uniquely stylish.
This Summer activity is aimed at secondary school children aged 11-14 years.
Download the free activity sheets and supporting resources on our resource page for more detailed instructions, teachers notes and for optional extension work. These are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
This exercise will take approximately 70-100 minutes to complete in full.
Tools/resources required
• Squeezy bottles
• Fabric dye
• Elastic bands/string
• Plastic gloves
• Washing up bowl
• Salt if required
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About IET Education
We support STEM teachers by providing a range of resources linked to the UK curriculum and partnering with organisations to create experiences that inspire teachers and students alike. Our campaigns are for children aged 4 to 19 years and aim to bring their imaginations alive to inspire them to engineer a better world in the future.
Engage children and keep them busy and learning at home or school with our free STEM resources and activities for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4: https://education.theiet.org/
Looking for some Summer inspiration? Discover our full range of Summer resources for secondary: Summer STEM resources for secondary (theiet.org)
