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“CANCELED” and POSPONED to MAY 2021 2 FELT WORKSHOPS with LISA KLAKULAK in France this summer
June 16-19, Sculpting Hollow Forms + Partial Felt Density; Participants will make partially felted sheets of fiber in varying thicknesses and states of structural integrity to apply as distinct shapes in their fiber layout. Proper fulling and the thickness of the vessel’s wall in relationship to its volume will determine the forms integrity. Hand stitched structural ribbing, steam blocking and shellac stiffening can then be applied to refine the forms posture and presence. June 21-23, Solid Form Felting Techniques +…
Find out more »Prefelt Rug Workshop with Nomadic Design, with Flora Carlile-Kovacs
In Kyrgyzstan, when a daughter got married, her mother and her relatives felted her a rug. Using their ancient symbols they felted her best wishes and good luck into the rug that stayed with her for the rest of her life. In this workshop, you’ll create a felted rug (approximately 3×5’) with the instructor’s pre-felt technique, using either the several hundred-year-old symbols or creating your very own. Come and join us for a four-day workshop and learn – about the…
Find out more »Contemporary Dancer – a unique felt sculpture
A 6 - week online course by Molly Williams This is an exciting online workshop where you will make a free standing figure 20″/50cm tall. You will learn a new, energetic wet felted process that has similarities to clay sculpting and can be easily adapted to make any shape or form. There is a BONUS week at the end where we will look at upscaling and other tips . The course is suitable for intermediate felt makers and will include…
Find out more »Needle Felted Sheep Workshop
This is a Needle Felting Beginners workshop at Walsham Le Willows Sports Club. Participants will be taught the basics of Needle Felting and will leave with lots of transferable techniques. All materials and tools are supplied for you to make and take home your very own felted Sheep. There will also be an opportunity to purchase some supplies to keep you going with your new hobby. I will provide plenty of sweet treats and hot drinks. 26th June, £30 per…
Find out more »2 Day Needle felt animal masterclass
Two day needle felting workshop learning to make wired armature animals. Friday/Saturday 26/27th June 2020 10am-4pm each day Creates Gallery, Church Street Monmouth. Please note we are up a flight of stairs. All materials, equipment, drinks and a delicious lunch provided. They cater for gluten free, vegan etc. You’ll make an animal of your choice undying a skeleton wire frame and building up on top of that so you have a fully poseable animal in the correct proportions. The way…
Find out more »DAGMAR BINDER CANCELED and POSPONED to JULY 2021 17 to 19 and 21 to 23
JUNE 28 to JUNE 30: Diversity - discovering new species in felt Choosing one specific approach to a felting project, we often don't notice how many other ways we could have gone from this point and come to different, often surprising results. This crucial moment implies an incredible potential for new discoveries, creative solutions and a rich source for learning more about the material and techniques we are using. JULY 2 to JULY 4: Workshop for experienced felters (3 days)…
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Big Ink: 4-day Felt Garment Class with Fiona Duthie
Big Ink is all about creating bold dramatic surfaces on garments that engage the wearer and the viewer. This is design that celebrates life and movement! We explore inks and paints for printing and drawing on textiles to add form, depth and line. Seamless garment design will be covered encompassing colour, form and fit, plus using resist additions and pleating for additional shaping and fit. Collar, sleeves and hood design will be covered, as well as tools and techniques to…
Find out more »Needle Felted Badger Workshop
This Needle Felting Workshop is on Friday 10th July, £35 per person and runs from 10am until 2.30pm with a short break for lunch. Participants will be taught the basics of needle felting however previous experience would be an advantage on this workshop. You will use a variety of wools, needles and techniques to create your very own Badger 🦡 A non-refundable deposit of £10 will secure your place on this workshop. I will then contact you a month before…
Find out more »Fibre + Paper + Ink: Illuminated with Fiona Duthie
Fibre + paper + ink together produce a unique and inspiring marked textile that illuminates more beautifully than any other combination. Paper adds unique textural and sculptural qualities to the felt, which we emphasize with bold ink work added to our final felt forms. In this class we cover resist work, paper selection and sources, ink for felt design, and the manipulation of form. Our main project will be a cylindrical table lamp. We’ll also explore a small sculptural lighting…
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