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 partial felt shapes to explore extreme differential shrinkage as a means of sculpting surface relief and unique hollow form. Participants will make partially felted sheets of fiber from varying thicknesses and […]
Informal felters meetup. Have you tried any new wools? Want to just talk about wool with the similarly obsessed, show us what you’re working on or just talk fiber art? Always on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM EST Ducky (Kerstin Katko) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Ducky […]
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 […]
Region 12 meet on the first Tuesday of the month to make felt together, share ideas and tips and eat biscuits. A chance to spend the whole day making felt, with plenty of space and support.
Make a 3D vessel using a resist and dyed merino fibre, with a yarn decoration. Learn this heritage craft from a keen IFA member who wishes to teach this wonderful clean, fun craft to as many people as possible. Join me at the new Midlands Wool Festival at Wolverhampton Racecourse by taking this workshop. Bring […]
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. This is a […]
3 COLLARS - 3 FELTING TECHNIQUES, part I: RUFFLED COLLAR This collar with a relatively simple basic form disposes of several lamellae which can be stretched and draped in smoothly ruffled layers. We will practise a targeted layout for an elastic type of felt in a seamless 3d version. Even with only little felting experience […]
3 COLLARS - 3 FELTING TECHNIQUES, part I: RUFFLED COLLAR This collar with a relatively simple basic form disposes of several lamellae which can be stretched and draped in smoothly ruffled layers. We will practise a targeted layout for an elastic type of felt in a seamless 3d version. Even with only little felting experience […]
We are happy to invite you to take part in a unique "Wet felting a pair of shoes" workshop led by a Hungarian Master Felt maker : Monika Szabolcsi. ( https://tunderiportekak.hu/) We are using Barefoot shoe soles and you can choose your style and colours. This is a two-day workshop, possible to camp on site. […]
We are happy to invite you to take part in a unique "Wet felting a pair of shoes" workshop led by a Hungarian Master Felt maker : Monika Szabolcsi. ( https://tunderiportekak.hu/) We are using Barefoot shoe soles and you can choose your style and colours. This is a two-day workshop, possible to camp on site. […]