SAMPLES: A LIBRARY OF IDEAS 5 days • Type: workshop • Level: Intermediate 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 […]
INTRODUCTION TO MAKING ANIMAL MASKS - THE BASICS (LEVEL 1) September 25 to 30 5 days, 1 day off •Type: Advanced workshop •Level: Advanced In this advanced workshop, students are guided through the basic principles and techniques of felting an animal mask, step by step, from start to finish, using a relatively uncomplicated animal as […]
FACES OF EXTINCTION (ANIMAL MASKS LEVEL 2) OCTOBER 4 to 10, 2023 in Montbrun Bocage South of France • 6 days + 1/2 day photography • Type: Masterclass • Level: Advanced (application criteria apply) PRACTICAL LEARNING During this technical master class, you will learn how to calculate, design and create a base resist template which […]
In this workshop we'd like to have a closer look at the variety of applications of so-called book resists. With several pages they provide enormous possibilities of creating complex 3d shapes and expand a felt object in practically any direction in space. A classic example are symmetrical bodies with multiple segments, like seedpods or other […]
After some years, sculptural waistcoats will be back to Montbrun-Bocage. You will have the chance to learn about felting a seamless and well fitting garment, a waistcoat (or, if you are are an advanced and quick felter... you may even think of adding sleeves for a jacket). We will have a close look at how […]
After some years, 3d sculptural waistcoats are back to Montbrun-Bocage.. You will have a new chance to learn more about felting a seamless and well-fitting garment, a waistcoat (or, if you are are an advanced and quick felter... you may even think of adding sleeves for a jacket). We will have a close look at […]