028. Knot house
A Story about knots, houses, bending, wood, domes, building and Kenya (House of a Thousand Knots with the Orma Women, Kenya)
Explore the fascinating world of building with the Orma women of Kenya in the "House of a Thousand Knots." Watch how they bend wood to create a strong dome-shaped house.
Notice the special way they tie knots to hold everything together. What ideas can you use in your own creations?
This week’s inspiration words are:
knot
house
bend
wood
dome
building
Kenya
…and this week’s creative challenges👇
Monday: Sketch or paint
dome
Draw or paint dome houses inspired by the film. Think about big shapes and their curves. How tall will yours be, and what materials can you imagine using?
Tuesday: Think or observe
house
Think about or observe all the different types of houses around you. Consider the shapes, sizes, and materials—how were they made? Can you also find homes made by other creatures?
Wednesday: Build or perform
bend
Let’s explore bending! Find some materials that can bend, like paper or thin sticks. What can you create by bending them? Or can you bend your body to make new shapes?
Thursday: Construct or craft
building
Get outside if you can and use your bendy materials to start building a small house, model, or sculpture. Think about how the pieces can connect and how to fix them to the ground.
Friday: Explore or experiment
knot
Continue exploring and experimenting with your creations, and now introduce knots for fixing. What twines can you find to hold things together? The messier and more knotted, the better!
Happy knotting and see you next week!
Ryan👏
(Ps. for all families attending, here is this week’s downloadable worksheet and link to the attendees community chat👇)
