Year 7 Visual Art - Bead Work

Beadwork is the art of making things with:

• a) Paint and brushes

• b) Wood and nails

• c) Beads and thread

• d) Ink and paper

Which of the following is NOT a material used in beadwork?

• a) Thread

• b) Scissors

• c) Pencil

• d) Cement

What is one main use of beadwork in African culture?

• a) Playing games

• b) Decoration and ceremonies

• c) Cooking food

• d) Washing clothes

Beads can be made from ________, plastic, or recycled materials.

A person uses a ________ to thread beads.

________ is the process of arranging beads in a creative or repeated order.

Mention three types of beads.

State two ways beadwork is used in your community or culture.

Sketch a simple design for a bracelet or necklace using different bead shapes or colours.

Why do you think traditional beadwork is still important today?