Emoji Soft Sculpture Art Project
Ready for an engaging upper elementary or middle school art project they’ll all love? My Pop Art project to sew an emoji soft sculpture delivers! Teach hand sewing and stitching techniques and the history of famous Pop Art sculptors. 14 emoji face templates to choose from.
Don’t know how to sew? No problem! Step by step videos and picture tutorials will independently guide kids. Once they’re finished sewing their emojis, they’ll appliqué the face using glue.
Sewing is a great practical skill. It teaches students fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, and sustainability.
My emoji art lesson is bound to be your most Popular art project!
What’s Included
- 14 Printable Emoji Pillow Templates so students can pick which Pop Art sculpture project they want to sew
- Step By Step Video Tutorials demonstrating a whip stitch and blanket stitch
- Step By Step Picture Directions for how to make a soft sculpture using either stitch technique they prefer
- History of Pop Art Sculptures Handout which discusses the rise of Pop Art in the 1950’s and 60’s by artists like Claes Oldenburg, George Segal, Jim Dine, and Robert Indiana
- 3-Page Teacher Guide with tips and tricks on how to trace and cut felt, thread a needle the easy way (and how to keep it on), and dealing with pesky tacky glue bottles
- 3-Page Sculpture Art Lesson Plans with big ideas, essential questions, goals, objectives, and vocabulary as well as a detailed 4-day plan
- 4 Art Exit Slips with quick, thought-provoking prompts for easy formative art assessments
Emoji Sculpture Project Tools & Materials Needed
- Large Metal Yarn Needles
- Yellow Embroidery Thread or Yarn
- Felt (various colors)
- Construction Paper Crayons or Ebony Pencils (for tracing)
- Tacky Glue
- Scissors
- Printable Emoji Templates
- Fiberfill Stuffing
- Paper clips, binder clips, or sewing pins
- Rulers (to help stuff emojis)
Who is This Pop Art Sculpture Project For?
Anyone who teaches upper elementary or middle school art will enjoy this sewing lesson. It’s also great for art club activities or homeschooling parents.
You Will Receive
- 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Emoji Soft Sculpture Art Project)
- 2 Non-Editable PowerPoint Files
- 2 Hand Sewing Video Tutorials
- Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource
Terms of Use
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Megan D. –
My students loved sewing these emojis. The directions were easy to follow, and the projects turned out so cute.
Kathy Q. –
I really liked this Emoji Soft Sculpture Art Project! It was a fun for my upper elementary and middle school students. The variety of emoji templates allowed them to choose their favorites, and the step-by-step tutorial videos made sewing accessible to everyone. The background information about Pop Art sculptures added an interesting touch to the lesson, and the detailed lesson plan made it easy to follow. Plus, it’s aligned with National Core Art Standards, which is a great bonus for educators. I highly recommend it!