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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 »April 2021
Virtual Felting Camp 2021
We don’t let you stand alone in your heap of wool fibers! The world's first virtual felting camp in English is here. One cheerful week with 5 tutors, stunning classes, presentations, online cooking, and yoga for felters. No time? Access to the courses for months and download is also an option. Bring your soap and let’s clear away separation!
Find out more »Multi Resist Vessel with Mandy Nash (delivered via Zoom)
Learn how to use multiple resists to make a unique vessel. Aimed at feltmakers with some experience, no specialist materials or equipment are required, any wool can by used, so this is an ideal opportunity to delve into your stash. A full material and equipment list with an introductory video will be sent in advance of the workshop, so students are ready to start promptly on the day.
Find out more »Multi Resist Vessel with Mandy Nash (delivered via Zoom)
Learn how to use multiple resists to make a unique vessel. Aimed at feltmakers with some experience, no specialist materials or equipment are required, any wool can by used, so this is an ideal opportunity to delve into your stash. A full material and equipment list with an introductory video will be sent in advance of the workshop, so students are ready to start promptly on the day.
Find out more »Online – Shirdak
Shirdaks are the Sunday carpets from Kyrgyzstan. In the bozuis (yurts) they lie on the ala-kisj carpets. They are made in twins or triplets. When a girl marries, a twin shirdak is made. One remains in the family and the other goes with the girl to the new family. Finished felt is cut, reassembled in the opposite color and sewn together using handmade cords. Of course we are free to work with traditional or modern motifs. We work 5 lessons,…
Find out more »May 2021
Slash/Reveal with Mandy Nash
During this workshop, participants will experiment with Bergschaf wool batts to create a colourful flat sample using the ‘Slash /Reveal’ technique. Suitable for those with some felting experience, I will demonstrate the technique so participants can make along with me, experimenting with Bergschaf wool batts to create a colourful slashed piece. This wool felts easily but is much stronger than merino wool so is ideal for slashing and creating sculptural work. The technique can be adapted to add to hats,…
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