The visual art students of Virginia Beach Middle School explored the concept of community as the basis for creating works of art by creating a collaborative community weaving project.
Weavings are made with a purpose in mind. Some weavings become warm blankets, others beautiful rugs. To participate, students were encouraged to pick up one strip of paper and draw, color, paint, etc. on it to represent who they are. Students then intertwined the pieces them with those from other students to create murals.
The murals are currently on display in the main hallway of Virginia Beach Middle School.
The weaving not only made a beautiful final project, it also had a purpose. Just as single strands of thread are not as strong as when they are combined, so is true of working together. The murals are symbolic representations of how students are each unique individuals but when they come together, they become an even stronger force.