The students will demonstrate their knowledge on how to build a flat by building a soft stock flat in a group.
Materials Needed
1×3’ plywood (Rails, Stiles, Toggles, and Corner Braces) Pre-cut Corner Blocks, Straps, and Half-Straps Miter saw Muslin Paintbrush Bucket Glue Staple Gun with Staples Scissors
Lesson Directions
Anticipatory Set/Hook Previous Lesson
Instruction
Step 1: Divide the students into four groups -Tell the students they will be making a 3×8’ Flat using 1×3’ plywood -Have them create a cut list 2 Rails @ 3’-0” 2 Stiles @ 7’-7” 1 Toggles @ 2’-7” 2 Corner Braces 4 Corner Blocks 4 Straps 4 Half-Straps
Step 2: Have them cut out the Rails, Stiles, and Toggles
Step 3: Have the students glue the Stiles, Rails, and Toggles together
Step 4: Next have them cut out 2 Corner Braces -glue them into place
Step 5: Glue and Nail on the Corner Blocks, Straps, and Half-Straps
Step 6: Ask the students what size of muslin they’ll need if they need 1” extra on all sides (3’-1” x 8’-1”) -have them cut out a piece of muslin this size -have them put glue on the Stiles and Rails -place the muslin on top stretching tight -put in staples
Step 7: have the students make a ½ and ½ glue/water mix -paint the mix onto the muslin and let dry -tells the kids they can trim the flats when they come into the show for the platform day
