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since September 2020
Slashed Felt Fish Workshop with Mandy Nash
Learn how to use a book resist with a slash/reveal decoration to make a colourful, felt fish. The workshop, delivered by YouTube video, is 6 and a half hours long with a 45 minute introductory session to explain what wool you need to buy, how to prepare your design etc so you are ready to go for the actual workshop.The workshop is suitable for students with some feltmaking experience.
Find out more »since October 2020
Coronavirus Scarf tutorial with Mandy Nash
Make a wet felted spiky scarf inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. This is a project that will keep you occupied for a day or two and the technique can be developed in many different ways. You will be sent a detailed five page tutorial as a pdf file with some support by email.
Find out more »since December 2020
Felted Textured Cushion / Hat & Neckwarmer Online Class
***IFA Members 10% Discount Code: ifa2020 Learn how to create colourful and textured felt suitable for wearable and furnishing. Create a cushion, a hat and a neck warmer, and then apply this technique to many other projects. Delivered via Videos and PDF Tutorials. Suitable for beginners You will learn basics of classical wool layout. How to work with a resist. How to achieve vibrant colours and textures. Different feltmaking methods. Work at your own pace to allow time to practice…
Find out more »January 2021
Call for entries for the IFA’s second online exhibition: ReConnect
Deadline for artist to submit works: 14th February 2021 The International Feltmakers Association launched our current exhibition Kaleidoscope in July of this year. It provided inspiration for our members and features fabulous felt work from around the world. Although we cannot see the work in person, the exhibition has the advantage of being visible to all, wherever they are in the world and can be viewed repeatedly. If you would like a project to work on during the winter months,…
Find out more »September 2021
GLADYS PAULUS FACES OF EXTINCTION South of France
During this 5-day technical master class with UK-based textile artist Gladys Paulus, you will learn how to calculate, design and create a base resist template which will become the starting point for a realistic animal mask. Mask making requires a combined approach of thorough planning, intuitive felt making and wool sculpting. More than just a face cover, these masks will cover the head completely and are sculptures in their own right. You will learn how to achieve facial symmetry, experiment…
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