Instructions: Practice drawing patterns of shapes. Patterns consist of regular, repeating designs.

Materials: Ruler, drawing paper, drawing implements such as pencils, fine-tipped pens or markers, or charcoal.

Keywords: Pattern

Step 1: Copy the pattern as shown below. Add the next shape in the pattern to the end.

Step 2: Copy the next pattern as shown below. Add the next two shapes in the pattern to the end.

Step 3: With a fresh piece of paper, draw anything you wish, but incorporate at least one repeating pattern of shapes into your artwork. Use glue, scissors, colored paper, markers, paint, or anything else you desire to create your artwork.

See below the plate 'Arabian Nº 5' by Welsh architect Owen Jones. Examine the plate and find the patterns. How many repeating elements make up each pattern? How many times are the elements repeated in each section?