Paint transparent color onto pre-stretched silk hoops to create luminous window art and experiment with color flow.
Grades: K–1; TK only as a teacher-supported station
Independence: Teacher-supported
For younger students: TK uses teacher-prepared resist designs or no resist and only 2–3 colors. K/1 can learn controlled brush/dropper application; teacher applies resist until students have strong squeeze-bottle control.
Independent work: Use covered color palettes with very small amounts of dye and one hoop per tray. Finished hoops can dry and display without the more advanced steaming/fixing used for wearable silk.
Lesson flow: Teach the setup and visual routine first, then open as a rotating station when students can begin, work, and clean up independently.
Safety and cleanup: Follow the teacher notes and supervise any activity marked Teacher-supported.
Supply:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/jacquard-silk-hoop-painting-class-pack/
Guide:
https://www.dickblick.com/lesson-plans/silk-suncatchers/