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SUMMARY:Silk Roses & Fibre Art: Wet-Felted Lampshade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a Creative Journey! \nUnleash your inner artist in our hands-on\, one-day wet felting workshop! In a cozy small group\, you’ll learn to craft a stunning\, bespoke lampshade from scratch—while gaining skills you can use in countless future projects. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n– Calculate and design templates for your custom lampshade.\n– Discover the magical effects of different fibres\, both lit and unlit.\n– Create 3D flower elements with felting techniques.\n– Craft lace-like fabric using advanced wet felting methods.\n– Assemble and finish your lampshade with a professional touch.\n– Gain versatile skills for future creative projects. \nWorkshop Details:\nFull day workshop. Refreshments provided during the day. Bring your packed lunch.\n– Cost: £85 + £35 for the lampshade kit and materials.\n– Venue LE67 (Leicestershire\, UK) – full address will be sent after the booking \nTake home a one-of-a-kind art lampshade\, handmade by you\, and skills to fuel your future creative projects! \nSpaces are limited (maximum 3. For larger groups contact me to discuss) —reserve your spot today! \nTo book contact Nadia\nEmail: info@nadiareindesign.com\nWhatsapp +447515807758
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/silk-roses-fibre-art-wet-felted-lampshade-workshop/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240830T091502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T091502Z
UID:10003059-1728120600-1728149400@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Silk Roses & Fibre Art: Wet-Felted Lampshade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:I’ve being invited to Wales and looking forward to meeting you..\nJoin me for a Creative Journey! \nUnleash your inner artist in our hands-on\, one-day wet felting workshop! In a cozy small group\, you’ll learn to craft a stunning\, bespoke lampshade from scratch—while gaining skills you can use in countless future projects. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n– Calculate and design templates for your custom lampshade.\n– Discover the magical effects of different fibres\, both lit and unlit.\n– Create 3D flower elements with felting techniques.\n– Craft lace-like fabric using advanced wet felting methods.\n– Assemble and finish your lampshade with a professional touch.\n– Gain versatile skills for future creative projects. \nWorkshop Details:\nFull day workshop. Refreshments provided during the day. Bring your packed lunch.\n– Saturday 5th October 9:30am – 5:30pm.\n– Venue: Wool & Silk Art Studio\, 29 Hunter Str\, Briton Ferry\, Neath\, SA11 2RL\n– Cost: £85 + £35 for the lampshade kit and materials. \nTake home a one-of-a-kind art lampshade\, handmade by you\, and skills to fuel your future creative projects! \nSpaces are limited (maximum 6) —reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/silk-roses-fibre-art-wet-felted-lampshade-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240901T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T150139Z
UID:10003060-1728086400-1728259199@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felted Wall Art with Chris Lines
DESCRIPTION:This 2 day workshop will extend your design skills and build your confidence: how to compose with the basic design elements in an abstract or semi-abstract way\, without it all coming down to ‘happy accidents’. All these skills can be applied more consciously in your chosen form\, be they images\, garments\, or objects. Revel in the visual and tactile pleasures of felt-making on a scale that enables you to explore design without large-scale physical effort.\nMy workshops will give you a mental workout\, rather than a physical one!  \nIn this workshop you will be able to utilise some of your favourite techniques\, such as Nuno with fabrics and paper\, including those you have dyed or printed yourself; stitch/embroidery; ‘cracked earth’ using resists; and shibori textures to create small 3D elements;  if you choose to do so. We will also discuss finishing options\, such as edging\, backing and hanging.  \nIf you would like to add a small photographic element this is possible by prior arrangement.  \nSo that we can make the most of the two days\, when you sign up for the workshop\, you will be given further information to help you prepare\, including a preliminary look at your ideas in a one-to-one correspondence with Chris. The aim is not to put in everything you’ve ever learned but to be able to select and use the techniques you enjoy in a more artistic\, personal and creative way.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felted-wall-art-with-chris-lines/
LOCATION:Woodgreen Village Hall\, Woodgreen\, Hampshire\, SP6 2AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Lines":MAILTO:region2@feltmakers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20231211T115911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T120733Z
UID:10000350-1727913600-1728345599@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:GLADYS PAULUS: SAMPLES: A LIBRARY OF IDEAS  5 days workshop October 03 to 07\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop\, you will make a series of 2-D felt pieces from which small samples (approximately 15 x 15cm) are selected. These will form the jumping off point for a deeper exploration of felt making techniques and effects\, as well as contrast and composition\, and become the basis for a very personal line of inquiry. This workshop is not about achieving a particular outcome\, but rather about the joy of responding in the moment and learning through play\, trial and “error”. It is intended to give you the freedom and time to explore\, experiment that is so often lacking in our daily life\, and to deepen your understanding of the medium. You will develop the beginnings of a reference library of techniques and ideas to enable future projects\, which can continue to grow at home. A wide range of materials may be incorporated into the samples\, and you will be encouraged to think outside the box.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/gladys-paulus-faces-of-extinction-animal-masks-september-23-to-29-2024-in-montbrun-bocage-south-of-france-6-days-1-2-day-photography/
LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France
CATEGORIES:In Person,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240929T074918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T082851Z
UID:10003071-1727856000-1728147600@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:“From Steppe to the City” by Gauhar Bissengaliyeva of Aruhan Felt
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition of handmade felt pieces by Gauhar Bissengaliyeva of Aruhan Felt offers a unique journey into the world of Kazakh traditions through contemporary art\, as well as immersion in the cultural heritage of the great Kazakh steppe.\nSome very rare archive photographs of Kazakh craftsmen working with ancient tools and authentic musical samples will also  be featured in this exhibition.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/from-steppe-to-city-by-gauhar-bissengaliyeva-of-aruhan-felt/
LOCATION:Wetherby Town Hall\, Market Place\, Wetherby\, West Yorkshire\, LS22 6NE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wetherby Arts Festival":MAILTO:finance@wetherbyfestival.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240829T143741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T143741Z
UID:10003053-1727519400-1727537400@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Fabulous Felt Pots!
DESCRIPTION:Join MAKE Southwest maker member and textile artist Liz Clay for a one-day wet felt workshop where you will make a 3D felt pot.  \nThis workshop will explore the diverse qualities of selected British wools to create characterful 3D felt pots.  \nWet felting and resist techniques will be taught. The result? Wild and woolly or simply sophisticated…entirely your choice!  \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. \nThis workshop is open to all abilities and no previous experience of wet felt or textiles is necessary.  \nParticipants must be aged 16 years or older.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/fabulous-felt-pots/
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Liz-Clay-Vessel-form.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240102T102043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T102043Z
UID:10000729-1726963200-1727654399@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:FACES OF EXTINCTION (ANIMAL MASKS) SEPTEMBER 22 to 29\, 2024 in Montbrun Bocage South of France GLADYS PAULUS
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICAL LEARNING \nDuring this technical master class\, you will learn how to calculate\, design and create a base resist template which will become the starting point for an animal mask that aims to be as realistic as possible.  A wide variety of animals may be created\, with a corresponding wide range of techniques\, including textural and sculptural effects\, the application of fur and hair\, fins\, horns and more.  \nParticipants in this master class will learn how to achieve facial symmetry\, experiment with different types of protrusions and colour\, how to build up features and markings and create plumage/fur/hair\, how to assemble all the 3-dimensional parts together\, how to achieve concave and convex planes\, and how to sculpt and shape the felt into a coherent animal form. You will be guided through the techniques step by step\, and will benefit from the wide variety of animals created (and wide variety of techniques used) by your student cohorts. Learning is supported through practical demonstrations\, regular and in-depth one-to-one consultations and practical help\, handouts and illustrated explanations.  \nYou need to come prepared for hard work as well as plenty of fun (!)\, and are expected to bring inspirational photographs and sketches\, samples\, ready-prepared elements (if appropriate)\, ready-made signage and appropriate clothing for the photography session.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/faces-of-extinction-animal-masks-september-22-to-29-2024-in-montbrun-bocage-south-of-france-gladys-paulus/
LOCATION:Feutre Formation France\, lieu dit la couech\, MONTBRUN BOCAGE\, 31310\, France
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240509T080547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T080547Z
UID:10003005-1726914600-1726936200@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Make a Felt Bag with Mandy Nash
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use a resist to make a felt bag with an integrated handle.  Suitable for both beginners and those with some feltmaking experience. \nMaterials and equipment will be provided. Advance booking is required.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/make-a-felt-bag-with-mandy-nash/
LOCATION:Model House Craft and Centre\, Bull Ring\, Llantrisant\, RCT\, CF72 8EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/circle-bags.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Nash":MAILTO:mandy@mandynash.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240525T201420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T202834Z
UID:10003020-1726912800-1726938000@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:International Felt Art Hiking Trail in Austria
DESCRIPTION:The International Felt Art Hiking Trail wants to bring people closer to felt art in connection with the topic of sustainability.\nThe hiking trail will be opened on September 21st. with a small celebration and is freely accessible to visitors from this point on.\nInternational and national felt artists created the works that can be seen along the path.\nAnother focus is the felted flag chain. People from all over the world sent us felt flags that adorn our felt art hiking trail as a symbol of peace.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/international-felt-art-hiking-trail-in-austria/
LOCATION:Kainbach bei Graz\, Austria\, Dorfplatz Hönigtal\, Kainbach bei Graz\, 8301\, Austria
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michi Kunzfeld":MAILTO:office@filz-kunzt.at
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240913T091140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T091140Z
UID:10003064-1726790400-1726876799@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Anna Esposito
DESCRIPTION:Masterclass Nunofelt HAT  to Abilmente Roma
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/anna-esposito/
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/831BF933-D20F-4CCF-B2AD-7C5EF0F5E4EF.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240116T180039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T180039Z
UID:10000755-1726531200-1726876799@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:SAMPLES TOWARDS AN ANIMAL MASK  with GLADYS PAULUS  september 17 to 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This 4-day preparatory workshop has been developed in response to student requests and is highly recommended for those wishing to try out colour\, eye types\, hair\, fur\, plumage\, surface techniques\nand other special effects in preparation for making a full animal mask.\nWhether you are about to embark on your first animal mask\, or you have wet felted a mask with me before\, this workshop is an ideal opportunity to research specific aspects of your chosen animal\, develop appropriate technical responses\, and to practise them on small samples before working on the mask itself. This eliminates some risk factors and will save you time later on\, and will give you a\nbetter understanding of the final outcome you are trying to achieve.\nBy the end of this workshop\, you will\n● have explored a range of felt making techniques\n● have create a series of samples in preparation for the creation of an animal mask\n● have interpreted your observations into felt & come up with appropriate technical solutions\n● have demonstrated the ability to evaluate\, integrate\, and apply newly acquired techniques\nand medium to your felt practice\n● have developed the beginnings of a reference library of techniques and ideas to enable\nfuture mask projects\, which can continue to grow at home
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/samples-towards-an-animal-mask-with-gladys-paulus-september-17-to-20-2024/
LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GB-G-PAULUS-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240829T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T144842Z
UID:10003054-1726300800-1732986000@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Spinning a Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Telling the Story of Wool in Somerset \nAs part of this year’s Somerset Art Weeks Festival Somerset Rural Life Museum will be celebrating one of the county’s most sustainable natural products. ‘Spinning a Yarn’ is a partnership project with Somerset Art Works to tell the story of wool in Somerset. Through art installations\, an exhibition\, workshops\, talks and family activities visitors can discover more about the history and uses of this versatile material.  \nLiz Clay is one of the featured artists telling her story of working with wool in Trevor Pitt’s film ‘Somerset Yarning’. The film will be screened on a loop in the Museum’s 14th century Abbey Barn throughout the exhibition. \nIn the Mapstone Gallery Liz’s couture work will be on show alongside contemporary makers working with wool.  British wool plays a significant role in Liz’s designs. Inspired by the textures and colours of this sustainable and beautiful material Liz showcases the diversity and quality of these wools.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/spinning-a-yarn/
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SpinningJen.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20230726T074241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T074241Z
UID:10000284-1726300800-1726333200@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Extra dates! Felt and the Found Object object By Anita Larkin Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Anita will lead students in learning practical ways of making sculptural assemblages from their found objects. Students will use effective hand-tool methods\, cutting\, modelling\, screwing\, wiring\, and riveting things together\, as they look at ways that narrative can evolve from joining disparate objects together. Skills in using the Dremel and modelling materials to make seamless joins between objects will be shared. The workshop follows on from this object assemblage to explore various methods of felting around parts of the sculpture. Anita will share different ways to accommodate the migration of the fibres around a solid object\, thereby achieving a felt skin of integrity around it. A pleasing contrast of hard materials against the softness of the felt can be observed when parts of the object are left to protrude\, or an object may be left entirely enshrouded in its felt skin. The class will discuss how sculptural assemblage of found objects and the incorporation of felt around sections of them\, can lead to unexpected and emotive narratives in artworks.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/extra-dates-felt-and-the-found-object-object-by-anita-larkin-johnson/2024-09-14/2/
LOCATION:Studio Vrouw Wolle\, Kapelstraat 81\, Essen\, Antwerpen\, 2910\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ALarkin1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Feltstudio Vrouw Wolle":MAILTO:info@vrouwwolle.be
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20230726T074241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T074241Z
UID:10000283-1726272000-1726531199@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Extra dates! Felt and the Found Object object By Anita Larkin Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Anita will lead students in learning practical ways of making sculptural assemblages from their found objects. Students will use effective hand-tool methods\, cutting\, modelling\, screwing\, wiring\, and riveting things together\, as they look at ways that narrative can evolve from joining disparate objects together. Skills in using the Dremel and modelling materials to make seamless joins between objects will be shared. The workshop follows on from this object assemblage to explore various methods of felting around parts of the sculpture. Anita will share different ways to accommodate the migration of the fibres around a solid object\, thereby achieving a felt skin of integrity around it. A pleasing contrast of hard materials against the softness of the felt can be observed when parts of the object are left to protrude\, or an object may be left entirely enshrouded in its felt skin. The class will discuss how sculptural assemblage of found objects and the incorporation of felt around sections of them\, can lead to unexpected and emotive narratives in artworks.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/extra-dates-felt-and-the-found-object-object-by-anita-larkin-johnson/2024-09-14/1/
LOCATION:Studio Vrouw Wolle\, Kapelstraat 81\, Essen\, Antwerpen\, 2910\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ALarkin1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Feltstudio Vrouw Wolle":MAILTO:info@vrouwwolle.be
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20230726T074919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T074919Z
UID:10000285-1726099200-1726271999@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Extra datums! Felt as Substance By Anita Larkin Johnson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores looking at wool fibres and felt from the point of view of being a substance for sculpture that can interact with other substances and build upon itself similar to clay. Learn the skill of skin-felting to make hollow sculptural felt forms directly by hand without the use of a plastic resist. This method allows for complex shapes to be modelled in 3 dimensions directly. This class will also explore the ways that numerous substances interact with the surface of finished felt vessels. Apply gold leaf\, silicone\, wax\, burning\, putty\, tar\, and other substances to felt forms that can transform that felted shape into an object of structural strength\, intrigue\, and beauty. This workshop will leave the felt artist with many new ideas for future felt projects.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/extra-datums-felt-as-substance-by-anita-larkin-johnson/
LOCATION:Studio Vrouw Wolle\, Kapelstraat 81\, Essen\, Antwerpen\, 2910\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.feltmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/9412c65057d837db6a43ed281bde1b85.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Atelier Vrouw Wolle":MAILTO:info@vrouwwolle.be
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240318T215510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T215510Z
UID:10002970-1725408000-1725839999@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Lisa Klakulak's workshop: Sculpting Hollow Felt Forms
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-day in person workshop learn technique for layout/wrapping of various 2D resist template shapes in a consistent thinness of wool fiber while simultaneously integrating distinct areas of denser layout and partial felt shapes to explore differences of shrinkage as a means of sculpting surface relief and hollow form. In addition to raising form and varying the shrinkage of the form’s wall\, applying perimetral fulling of the incorporated partial felt allows one to alter the surface to achieve deeply concave and protuberant curves while sculpting forms previously unimaginable. Participants will make partial felt in varying thicknesses and states of structural integrity to cut and apply in their fiber layout.  \nStudents will focus on raising a form from a single 2-D plane\, sculpting various hollow forms from a circular template\, and expand possibilities through various template shapes while exploring 3-D partial felts! Proper fulling\, the thickness of the vessel’s wall in relationship to its surface area and interior volume and the amount of and placement of denser areas of partial felt as structural support will determine the forms integrity. Hand stitched structural ribbing\, steam blocking and shellac stiffening can then be applied to further refine the forms posture and presence.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/lisa-klakulaks-workshop-sculpting-hollow-felt-forms/
LOCATION:Double Island Studio\, 2459 Double Island Rd\, Green Mountain\, NC\, 28740\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Klakulak":MAILTO:info@strongfelt.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20231122T160606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214445Z
UID:10000348-1724889600-1725407999@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:FELT AS SUBSTANCE 2 day workshop  and  FELT AND THE FOUND OBJECT 3 day workshop with ANITA LARKIN JOHNSON
DESCRIPTION:Summer sessions in the south of FRANCE\, in full board accomodation on site.\nAnita Johnson is an Australian sculptor and feltmaker who graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Sydney College of The Arts\, The University of Sydney. Currently studying a Doctor of Creative Arts at The University of Wollongong\, her research and art practice focuses on concepts of repair and care utilising felt\, textiles and found objects. Johnson has taught feltmaking since 1994 within Australia and internationally\, developing her own methods from a sculptural perspective of the forming and use of felt\nLEARNING OUTCOMES: Felt as a substance august 29 to august 30\n•	Students will acquire skills in skin-felting\, making hollow three-dimensional felted shapes from wool fibres without using a plastic resist.\n•	Students will be able to apply goldleaf\, silicone\, wax\, burning\, putty\, tar and other materials onto their felt forms and complete samples of interactions of substances with felt.\n•	Students will complete at least one finished felted sculpture form.\nLEARNING OUTCOMES: Felt and the found object september 1rst to september 3rd\n•	Students will acquire found object assemblage skills and know how to use hand tools safely and effectively including a power drill\, driver\, rivet gun\, and Dremel to shape and join objects together.\n•	Students will be able to assess a found object for the appropriate strategy to use to make a felt membrane around it and execute this.\n•	Students will complete at least one finished sculpture using found objects and felting techniques that results from critical and creative thinking.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-as-substance-2-day-workshop-and-felt-and-the-found-object-3-day-workshop-with-anita-larkin-johnson/
LOCATION:Atelier du Bocage 31\, lieu dit la couech\, montbrun bocage\, Occitanie\, 31310\, France
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEUTRE FORMATION FRANCE":MAILTO:atelierdubocage31@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240415T141458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180712Z
UID:10002980-1723593600-1724025599@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Embracing Wool
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Wool are a group of independent textile artists who all work primarily with wool.\nWe are returning to Scampston Hall Walled Garden for our 2024 summer exhibition ‘Embracing the Garden’\n2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the refurbishment of the gardens. The award-winning Walled Garden is a beautiful\, contemporary garden\, designed by the much admired Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf\, it is well worth a visit! \nThe exhibition runs from 14th to 18th August 2024 10am to 5pm. Artists will be in attendance during the week. Please contact an artist directly to confirm they will be in attendance the day of your visit.\nThe exhibition is FREE for visitors. If you would like to view the walled garden a ticket will need to be purchased at the gate.\nThere will be artwork\, couture and wool related supplies for sale along with a series of mini workshops by our artists. Please visit our website for more information.\nWorkshops are for ADULTS only \nArtists exhibiting work are: \nVivienne Morpeth\nLiz Riley (Everything Felt)\nLynn Comley (UpandDownDale)\nSue Wood\nJenny Pepper\nOlga Exley\nSusan Wiles  \nMore information about our artists can be found on our members page.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/lynn-comley-2/
LOCATION:Scampston Hall Walled Garden\, A64\, Malton\, North Yorkshire\, YO17 8NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Comley":MAILTO:embracingwool@gmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240628T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T182009Z
UID:10003028-1723420800-1724025599@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Mostly Felt annual exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“Elements of Nature” exhibition by Mostly Felt (formerly Malvern Felters). Exciting exhibition of new work featuring felt\, ecoprint\, mixed media with hand and machine embroidery.  \nPlease note steep stairs are unfortunately the only access to the gallery.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/mostly-felt-annual-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Weavers Gallery\, Church Lane\, Ledbury\, Herefordshire\, HR8 1DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Dash":MAILTO:carol@lowerlakes.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240510T083536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T083536Z
UID:10003006-1723197600-1723219200@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Laminated Felt Vessels with Mandy Nash
DESCRIPTION:Spend a relaxing day making a laminated felt bowl or pot using recycled\, natural fabrics. Enjoy the process and create a functional item.  Suitable for anyone that enjoys making\, no specific skills required\, experienced feltmakers will be able to develop the technique further in their own work (it’s great way to use up odd bits ion fabric from your stash). You will have time to make two vessels during the day.\nMaterials are included in the cost and students will be sent information on what equipment to bring before the workshop (there is no need to buy anything especially\, you will have these items at home). You may have scraps of favourite pieces of fabric that you want to incorporate in your vessel.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/laminated-felt-vessels-with-mandy-nash/
LOCATION:Donaghadee\, County Down\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Nash":MAILTO:mandy@mandynash.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240318T210024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T210024Z
UID:10002967-1722384000-1722815999@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Lisa Klakulak's workshop\, Felt: Depth of Surface/Depth of Field
DESCRIPTION:5-day in person workshop at a destination craft school on a working farm. Explore thickness of layout and densities of partially felted sheets of wool for patterning effects\, texture resists and edging techniques when fusing wool through fabrics. Incorporate surprising substrates and a variety to be used to trap found objects under and in fabric pockets to add strategic weight\, defined shape\, dimension and color. Free-motion embroidery will be applied to offer finer detailing and to compress remaining airspace in the felt creating an embossed effect. These studies/samples of intensive techniques are suggested as a focal point in a larger field of felt\, for example: a jacket cuff\, a shirt collar\, a bag flap\, an aspect of a wall hanging and/or a jewelry component. \nNot for novice felters. Intermediate & Advance participants having experience with laying out thin and evenly and looking to develop new aesthetics through structural play of felt\, fabric and stitch.\n**Wet felting is a physically demanding process. Participants should be comfortable standing; have shoulder\, arm and hand strength/mobility; be comfortable with having their hands in wet/soapy conditions for hours and exposed to hot and cold water. **
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/lisa-klakulaks-workshop-felt-depth-of-surface-depth-of-field/
LOCATION:Sanborn Mills Farm\, 7097 Sanborn Rd\, Louden\, NH\, 03307\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Klakulak":MAILTO:info@strongfelt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240418T110256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T110256Z
UID:10002990-1722074400-1722097800@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Raw Fleece to…Tuffet: Making Seat Mats with Sheep Fleece
DESCRIPTION:A day working with raw sheep fleece to make a natural\, sheep friendly and sustainable seat pad. The fleece seat pads make a beautiful feature in any home and can be used to create cosy chair pad\,  bench mats or made into cushions\, keeping your warm & comfortable\, especially in the winter months. They also make stunning wall hangings\, or can be used as luxury pet beds. \nThis is a great introduction to learning how to work with raw fleece and less physically demanding than making a whole fleece rug. The bonus is you will be helping to support British farmers by making use of the fleeces they shear\, the sheep enjoy their annual hair cut\, you learn news skills and take home a  beautiful work of art! \nPlease visit my website to read more about the workshop in detail prior to booking.\nhttps://www.silversoles.co.uk/product-page/raw-fleece-to-tuffet-making-seat-mats-with-sheep-fleece
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/raw-fleece-totuffet-making-seat-mats-with-sheep-fleece/
LOCATION:Silversoles Studio\, 129 Hazelhurst Road\, Birmingham\, B14 6AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Jackson (Silversoles)":MAILTO:info@silversoles.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240618T110106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T110106Z
UID:10003027-1721210400-1721739600@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Fibre Art Exhibition - Cheltenham UK
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition by four fibre artists\nAnne Hopkins – Needle felt and wool sculpture\nHilary Davies – Quilted fabric collage\nPhilippa Devine – Botanical printing\nHelen DenDulk – Architectural crochet & yarn wrapping
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/fibre-art-exhibition-cheltenham-uk/
LOCATION:The Gardens Gallery\, Cheltenham\, Montpellier Gardens\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL50 1SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Hopkins":MAILTO:anne.philhopkins@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240418T104151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T104151Z
UID:10002989-1720864800-1720890000@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Raw Fleece to…Living Fleece Rug:  Making Rugs & Throws with Sheep Fleece
DESCRIPTION:A day working with raw sheep fleece to make a natural\, sheep friendly and sustainable rug. The felted fleeces make a beautiful feature in any home and can be used as rugs\, stunning wall hangings\, or as cosy chair or bench throws\, keeping your warm & comfortable\, especially in the winter months. \nThis is a great introduction to learning how to work with raw fleece. The bonus is you will be helping to support British farmers by making use of their sheeps’ sheared fleeces\, the sheep enjoy their annual hair cut\, you learn news skills and take home a  beautiful work of art! \nFurther workshop details can be found on my website at: https://www.silversoles.co.uk/workshop
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/raw-fleece-toliving-fleece-rug-making-rugs-throws-with-sheep-fleece/
LOCATION:Silversoles Studio\, 129 Hazelhurst Road\, Birmingham\, B14 6AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Jackson (Silversoles)":MAILTO:info@silversoles.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T163000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240430T080459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T080459Z
UID:10003004-1720261800-1720283400@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Laminated Felt Vessel with Mandy Nash
DESCRIPTION:Spend a relaxing day making a laminated felt bowl using recycled natural fabrics. Enjoy the process and create a functional item.  Suitable for anyone that enjoys making\, no specific skills required.\nMaterials and equipment will be provided.\nAdvance booking is required. Places are limited to six so early booking is recommended.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/laminated-felt-vessel-with-mandy-nash/
LOCATION:Craft in the Bay\, The Flourish\, Lloyd George Avenue\, Cardiff Bay\, Cardiff\, CF10 4QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft in the Bay":MAILTO:mandy@mandynash.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240429T104408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T104408Z
UID:10002992-1719653400-1719680400@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Eden Gotland Felt Fleece Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Create your own  sheep size Gotland Felt fleece rug  here on the farm in Cumbria UK .\nSummer workshops of small groups\,  3 participants  per workshop.\nAll tuition and materials provided plus refreshments\nBeginners welcome.\nCost £140 per person\nMy flock of Gotland sheep are kept solely as a fibre flock\, eco  manage to ensure the fleece are chemical free.\nEach fleece is unique to the sheep who grew it \, variable in colour and texture.\nSmooth felted back using wool processed on the farm  \nFull details on my website www.edengotlandsheep.co.uk\nfurther dates available
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/eden-gotland-felt-fleece-workshops/
LOCATION:Scale Rigg Cottage Farm\, Renwick\, Penrith\, Cumbria\, CA10 1JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
ORGANIZER;CN="Nickie Kirkby":MAILTO:edengotlandsheep@hotmail.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240318T221038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T221038Z
UID:10002971-1718496000-1719100799@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Lisa Klakulak's workshop: Wool & Wood Collaboration with Graeme Priddle
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-day workshop at a destination craft school pop-up\, explore mixing media of wood and wool with fiber artist Lisa Klakulak and wood turner and texturer extraoridinaire\, Graeme Priddle. Both of these fibers (cellulose and protein) have a linear microscopic structure (grain and filament) that informs the processes of textural manipulation. Both materials are supple\, yet surface relief will be developed differently for each. Carve and burn pre-fabricated and found wood objects\, while raising and compressing hand made wool felt surfaces with shrinkage and stitching. Color wood with milk and acrylic paints\, pens and pencils\, and use pre-dyed wool to felt through a variety of other pre-made fabrics varying in color\, structure and surface design\, plus integrate yarns and free-motion embroidery. Collaborate with materials and with other participants by encasing textured wood in a felt skin\, inlaying textured felt in a wood surface\, binding edges or…\nAll levels welcome. All meals included\, Housing fees vary.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/lisa-klakulaks-workshop-wool-wood-collaboration-with-graeme-priddle/
LOCATION:Shakerag Workshops\, 290 Quintard Rd\, Sewanee\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Klakulak":MAILTO:info@strongfelt.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240524T155443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T155443Z
UID:10003008-1718044200-1718053200@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Flag felting
DESCRIPTION:Felting flags for the International Felt Art Hiking Trail in Austria. \nThe flags felted there are then sent to Austria and hung along the felt art hiking trail.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/flag-felting/
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ariane Mariane":MAILTO:hello@arianemariane.fr
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240418T103156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T103440Z
UID:10002987-1717236000-1717336800@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt Lampshades
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to create a unique piece of home decor to complement your home and learn two new skills – Feltmaking and Lampshade making! \nDay One: Using merino or a native breed wool with additional yarns and fibres such as silk\, linen and soya  – you will design and make a piece of felt fabric. You will learn how to lay the wool and other fibres and apply wet felting techniques to bond the fibres together. You can choose neutral tones\, bright jewel colours\, abstract patterns or more pictoral elements to create your unique design. At the end of this first half day session you will have a piece of flat fabric which you will go on to make your bespoke lampshade with. \nDay Two: Using the felt fabric prepared in the first session you will make your lampshade. Learning how to cut your felt fabric to size\, adhere a fire resistant backing and shade rings\, to construct your lampshade. This session will give you a basic understanding of how to make a drum lampshade\, equipped with these new skills\, you can apply this knowledge to future projects with confidence. \nIf you have a stash of yarns\, fabric or other material\, and which of us that love textiles doesn’t\, do bring along any bits you’d like to incorporate into your work. Prior to the first session consider what colour\, pattern and design you would like your shade to have by collecting images\, making sketches and notes. \nAll materials and equipment are provided. Illustrated handouts notes are offered to enable you to continue to practice what you learn during the workshop. No previous felting experience is required. All abilities are welcomed as this workshop is especially suitable for beginners and those wishing to extend their felting practice. \nThis is a two day workshop starting on Saturday 1st June 2024 10am – 2pm and finishing the following day Sunday 2nd June 2024 10am – 2pm
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-lampshades-3/
LOCATION:Silversoles Studio\, 129 Hazelhurst Road\, Birmingham\, B14 6AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Jackson (Silversoles)":MAILTO:info@silversoles.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T193518
CREATED:20240418T101119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T101119Z
UID:10002984-1716975000-1716984000@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt Rug Repair Project
DESCRIPTION:Felt Rug Project\nGrace Smith and I (Emma Jackson) are in the process of repairing and restoring her Shrydak felt rug. This is an ongoing project that began over a year ago after Grace discovered to her horror that moth lavae had munched their way through large parts  of her rug beautiful felt rug. To date this has been a process of researching how to eradicate any last vestiges of lavae and prevent future infestations. We have clarified which wools were used to make the rug and selected the wool type most suitable to repair it. This has involved understanding the dyes used\, the strength and durability of the wool needed and how the rug was originally assembled. It has and continues to be a steep learning curve\, and has provided interesting insights into the changing use of dyes\, from natural to acid dyes in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union during the last hundred years. \nWe have now moved onto the actual repair stage now\, needle felting the new wool into the front and back of the holes and tracks eaten away by the lava. To help prevent the work becoming overwhelming\, Grace has stitched a grid across the rug so we can work methodical\, focusing on one area at at time. We are meeting fortnightly at The Old Printworks in Baslall Heath (Birmingham) and approaching this part of the restoration as a community project\, inviting people to join in and learn about felting along the way. If you are interested in taking part please message me for further details.  \nEveryone is welcome to come along\, see & chat about the project and have a go at repairing the rug. These are very friendly\, informal sessions. You can drop in for one off visits\, come for multiple sessions\, when you can\, be it an hour or for the whole morning you are very welcome. Come along & get involved with the repair project\, it’s very therapeutic! \nHeld at The Old Print Works in Birmingham\, B12 9AH from 9:30-12noon\nThe next meet up dates are;\nApril 24th\nMay 1st\,\nMay 15th\nMay 29th.  \nPlease let Grace know by messaging (07983 705793)\, when you’d like to come\, so she can let you into the building. We’d love to see you.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-rug-repair-project/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:The Old Print Works\, Alcester Road\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B12 9AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Jackson (R9 Coordinator)":MAILTO:region9rc@icloud.com
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