Sculptural Wallhangings – Collages of flat and 3d components, In-person-class with Dagmar Binder
2026-10-19, 2026-10-20, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-24 | Feutre Formation France, lieu dit la couech, MONTBRUN BOCAGE, 31310, France
(students should have previous knowledge about the foundations of felting,
some experience of felting with resists can be helpful)
Wool as a fascinating natural, malleable material offers almost endless possibilities for sculptural creations. For each of my WALLHANGINGS workshops, I’m focussing on a specific theme, in order to examine the details of this particular approach in greater depth and take a close look at the technical details involved.
This year, under the general topic COLLAGES we want to design the surface of a felted wallhanging by combining flat and 3d-elements and fusing them into one seamless piece.
Collages are a quiet playful and stimulating way of creating a work out of bits and pieces of a variety of materials. The result is usually open-ended, the final image only emerges during the
process, by trying out different arrangements and carefully observing how the various fragments come together and interact with each other. This allows you to experiment with different wool types and textures and create out of them a work with individual style and esthetics.
In flat parts, fibres will have space to develop their beautiful structure, while the 3d sections will bring an additional contrast into the picture and give us the opportunity to look at some features of spatial felt forms as well. You will learn about composition and consistency of suitable handmade prefelts, possibilities for graphic and tactile surface texture, and finally assemble all fragments in a collage that will be firmly felted onto a thick, rather substancial base.
We will explore how different fibres can be used best in the felting process and how to emphasize their beauty and characteristics. In a former workshop in Montbrun we examined some typical regional wool types and can draw on some good examples in the material archive.
Be aware though, coarse wools are suitable for the base and larger elements, for fine and small scale details you will need to use fine fibres. (See more details in the material list.)
With the group, we will keep an eye on the individual projects evolving and point out technical details, so you can observe and learn a lot from various situations in the lively felting process.
I’m looking forward to a new creative challenge and inspirational workshop week with you!
Dagmar Binder / www.textillabor.de

MARJOLEIN DALLIGA a manual wool felt session in two parts
2026-11-13 - 2026-11-19 | Feutre Formation France, lieu dit la couech, MONTBRUN BOCAGE, 31310, France
This series of workshops offers a sensitive and experimental exploration of felting in both volume and surface.
The first days focus on building shapes and volumes, while the following sessions explore texture, relief, and surface transformations. Through a wide range of experiments with different wools and fibers, participants will discover sculptural approaches based on folding, connecting, and working with material.
A time to explore, test, and be guided by the wool, in order to better understand its behavior and develop a personal practice, with special attention given to color effects and the transformations inherent to felting.

Taschen mit 3-dimensionalen Oberflächen, Präsenzkurs mit Dagmar Binder
2026-12-04, 2026-12-05, 2026-12-06 | Heimvolkshochschule Hohebuch, Hohebuch 16, Waldenburg, 74638, Germany
(workshop in German)
In diesem Kurs wollen wir stabile und gut geformte Taschen filzen und schmücken ihre Frontseite mit 3-dimensionalen Formen, die ihnen einen besonderen, unverwechselbaren Look verleihen.
Wir schauen uns Materialkombination und Faserrichtung genauer an und ihre Auswirkung auf Konsistenz und Modellierbarkeit des fertigen Filzes. So können wir schon beim Auslegen die gewünschten Formen gezielt vorbereiten. Alle Teile werden nahtlos aneinander gefügt, wobei wir besonders auf stabile Verbindungen und harmonische Übergänge achten.
Die erlernten Techniken können Sie später auch auf andere Filzarbeiten anwenden.
Voraussetzungen: Grundkenntnisse im Filzen erfoderlich,
etwas Erfahrung im Umgang mit Schablonen wäre hilfreich

Southern Hemisphere Felters Convergence 2027
2027-07-26 - 2027-07-29 | Education development centre adelaide, 4 Milner St,, Adelaide, South Australia, 5007, Australia
Felt makers from the Southern Hemisphere are invited to gather in Adelaide
in July 2027 for four inspiring days dedicated to creativity, community, and
innovation in felt making. The event will run from 26 – 29 July 2027.
In addition to workshops and presentations, attendees can enjoy extensive trader displays featuring fibres, tools,
textiles, and artisan supplies.
Whether you are a seasoned felt artist or just beginning your journey, this conference promises creativity, connection, and
plenty of fun.
