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SUMMARY:Raw Fleece to Sheep 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 sheep’s sheared fleeces\, the sheep enjoy their annual hair cut\, you learn news skills and take home a  beautiful work of art! \nDuring the day you will learn how to;\n*Prepare the raw fleece – skirting\, dagging and removing vegetable matter\n*Layout a backing\n*Bind the fleece together using soap\, water & elbow grease\n*Scour and wash out the lanolin and field dirt\n*Dry & Finish the Fleece \nWe’ll discuss which different breeds fleeces felt readily\, the fibres suitable for backings and two ways to finish your fleece rug.  We will work with Mule fleeces\, (cross breed of 2+ sheep breeds)\, a white – ivory colour.  You are welcome to bring your own fleece or choose an alternative breeds of fleece to work with on request.\nFurther details and booking information on my website www.silversoles.co.uk
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/raw-fleece-to-sheep-fleece-rug-making-rugs-throws-with-sheep-fleece/2026-09-05/1/
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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SUMMARY:Raw Fleece to Sheep 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 sheep’s sheared fleeces\, the sheep enjoy their annual hair cut\, you learn news skills and take home a  beautiful work of art! \nDuring the day you will learn how to;\n*Prepare the raw fleece – skirting\, dagging and removing vegetable matter\n*Layout a backing\n*Bind the fleece together using soap\, water & elbow grease\n*Scour and wash out the lanolin and field dirt\n*Dry & Finish the Fleece \nWe’ll discuss which different breeds fleeces felt readily\, the fibres suitable for backings and two ways to finish your fleece rug.  We will work with Mule fleeces\, (cross breed of 2+ sheep breeds)\, a white – ivory colour.  You are welcome to bring your own fleece or choose an alternative breeds of fleece to work with on request.\nFurther details and booking information on my website www.silversoles.co.uk
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/raw-fleece-to-sheep-fleece-rug-making-rugs-throws-with-sheep-fleece/2026-09-05/2/
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:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T113542Z
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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 pictorial 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. \nWe will make drum lampshades of 20cm d. or 30cm diametre. Other sizes are available on request and attract an additional material fee\, please contact me to discuss your requirements. \nThis workshop takes place over two half day sessions between 10am – 2pm each day. Our next workshop dates are: \n19th & 20th September 2026 at Silversoles Studio\, Kings Heath\, Birmingham
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-lampshades-2/2026-09-19/1/
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:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T113542Z
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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 pictorial 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. \nWe will make drum lampshades of 20cm d. or 30cm diametre. Other sizes are available on request and attract an additional material fee\, please contact me to discuss your requirements. \nThis workshop takes place over two half day sessions between 10am – 2pm each day. Our next workshop dates are: \n19th & 20th September 2026 at Silversoles Studio\, Kings Heath\, Birmingham
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-lampshades-2/2026-09-19/2/
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:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T114534Z
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UID:10003910-1791014400-1791046800@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt & Stitch Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to elevate your felt making with stitch to develop further surface embellishments on your felt work by incorporating hand and machine embroidery. You’ll create samplers of useful hand stitches and experiment with sewing machine stitches and free motion embroidery\, to create new patterns and textures on your felts’ surfaces. \nDuring this two day workshop weekend you will learn how to: \n*Create reference samplers using a variety of hand stitches practicing the technique to create each stitch and how to adapt and apply the stitches to work freely & creatively to decorate your felt.\n*Identify the pre-set stitches available on the sewing machine. Experiment with theses stitches to practice making stitched surface effects.\n*Set up the machine to create free motion embroidery. Practice using the sewing machine to develop control using free motion embroidery. Practice using free motion embroidery to ‘draw’ and create surface pattern for embellishing the felt surface.\n*We will work on both cotton fabrics and handmade felt to make samplers and practice the techniques.\nWhilst we will make some hand made felt during the workshop\, ideally you will need to bring several pieces of hand made felt you have made prior to the workshop to practice the stitch techniques on. We will discuss how to ensure your felt is suitable for stitching on with and you will have the opportunity to make sampler pieces of felt to work on too. \nThis workshop takes place over two days between 10am – 4:30pm Saturday\, 10am – 4pm Sunday at Silversoles Studio. Alternative times are available by arrangement.\nThe next workshop is on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026. Can’t make the date – please contact me to discuss an alternative date to suit you /your group.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-stitch-weekend/2026-10-03/1/
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:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T160000
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CREATED:20260622T114336Z
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UID:10003911-1791021600-1791129600@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt & Stitch Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to elevate your felt making with stitch to develop further surface embellishments on your felt work by incorporating hand and machine embroidery. You’ll create samplers of useful hand stitches and experiment with sewing machine stitches and free motion embroidery\, to create new patterns and textures on your felts’ surfaces. \nDuring this two day workshop weekend you will learn how to: \n*Create reference samplers using a variety of hand stitches practicing the technique to create each stitch and how to adapt and apply the stitches to work freely & creatively to decorate your felt.\n*Identify the pre-set stitches available on the sewing machine. Experiment with theses stitches to practice making stitched surface effects.\n*Set up the machine to create free motion embroidery. Practice using the sewing machine to develop control using free motion embroidery. Practice using free motion embroidery to ‘draw’ and create surface pattern for embellishing the felt surface.\n*We will work on both cotton fabrics and handmade felt to make samplers and practice the techniques.\nWhilst we will make some hand made felt during the workshop\, ideally you will need to bring several pieces of hand made felt you have made prior to the workshop to practice the stitch techniques on. We will discuss how to ensure your felt is suitable for stitching on with and you will have the opportunity to make sampler pieces of felt to work on too. \nThis workshop takes place over two days between 10am – 4:30pm Saturday\, 10am – 4pm Sunday at Silversoles Studio. Alternative times are available by arrangement.\nThe next workshop is on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026. Can’t make the date – please contact me to discuss an alternative date to suit you /your group.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-stitch-weekend/2026-10-03/2/
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:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T115300Z
CREATED:20260622T115300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T115300Z
UID:10003912-1792224000-1792256400@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt Slippers
DESCRIPTION:Treat your feet and make a pair of hand felted wool slippers\, perfect for keeping your toes toasty in the colder months. Learn new skills and leave with beautiful wearable art! \n Felted wool slippers offer luxurious comfort and health giving properties for your feet\, as they offer natural insulation and breathable temperature regulation. When worn\, the felted wool will mould to the shape of each foot adding further comfort to the wearer. The wearing of wool slippers against the skin is also said to help stimulate blood circulation! During this two day workshop you will design and make your own unique pair of felted wool slippers. These seamless felt slippers can be made in a slipper style of your choice; slip on mules or clog slipper with a heel blast height of your choosing. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn & enhance your felting skills whilst creating a practical project. The felting techniques you will learn & use include…applying wet felting to seamless felting to creating a hollow form\, shaping\, fulling & blocking a 3d form\, with the option of additional feature design elements. \nFind more information on my website: www.silversoles.co.uk/workshops\nThe next workshop takes place on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October. 10am – 4pm on Saturday and 10am – 1pm on Sunday.\nIf this date does not suit you or your group please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date for you.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-slippers/2026-10-17/1/
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:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T115300Z
CREATED:20260622T115300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T115300Z
UID:10003913-1792231200-1792414800@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Felt Slippers
DESCRIPTION:Treat your feet and make a pair of hand felted wool slippers\, perfect for keeping your toes toasty in the colder months. Learn new skills and leave with beautiful wearable art! \n Felted wool slippers offer luxurious comfort and health giving properties for your feet\, as they offer natural insulation and breathable temperature regulation. When worn\, the felted wool will mould to the shape of each foot adding further comfort to the wearer. The wearing of wool slippers against the skin is also said to help stimulate blood circulation! During this two day workshop you will design and make your own unique pair of felted wool slippers. These seamless felt slippers can be made in a slipper style of your choice; slip on mules or clog slipper with a heel blast height of your choosing. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn & enhance your felting skills whilst creating a practical project. The felting techniques you will learn & use include…applying wet felting to seamless felting to creating a hollow form\, shaping\, fulling & blocking a 3d form\, with the option of additional feature design elements. \nFind more information on my website: www.silversoles.co.uk/workshops\nThe next workshop takes place on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October. 10am – 4pm on Saturday and 10am – 1pm on Sunday.\nIf this date does not suit you or your group please contact me and we can arrange a suitable date for you.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/felt-slippers/2026-10-17/2/
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:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T120423Z
CREATED:20260622T120423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T120423Z
UID:10003914-1794650400-1794661200@www.feltmakers.com
SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the festive season by creating a unique door wreath or table decoration at this joyous workshop. Working with wool you will create your wreath with sheep locks and can embellish it with a selection of seasonally decorative accessories to add you own personalise twist. \n This sustainable seasonal decoration can be re-used and updated every year\, by adding new trimmings\, to refresh and restyle your wreath to match your chosen festive theme. We’ll round off the session with a festive glass of mulled wine & mince pie and raise a toast to the season! \nA creative and fun workshop that allows you to express your individual style through your design and take home a beautiful handmade decoration. This is a great workshop for individuals or couples as well as groups of family & friends\, or as a festive works outing. No prior experience necessary\, as expert tuition instructions and all materials will be provided to put you at your ease. \nThis workshop takes place between 10am – 1pm  at Silversoles Studio\, Kings Heath\, Birmingham.
URL:https://www.feltmakers.com/event/festive-wreath-workshop/
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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