Visual Arts - Mexican Indian Yarn Painting

Have you ever seen a Mexican yarn painting? They're beautiful! Create a Mexican yarn painting with your class using this instructional activity. Start by discussing Mexico's culture and viewing different yarn paintings. After reading about important symbols and colors, have artists of all ages create a design for their painting. Note: This instructional activity doesn't describe in detail how to create a yarn painting, so you will have to be familiar with the process in advance.