In this two day workshop, students learn how to design and use a book resist with additional resists to create further three dimensional form. An introductory session before the workshop instructs students on how to design book resists to create various shapes. Any wool is suitable for this technique but the result will vary depending […]
Learn how to create three dimensional form with a simple circle resist and no pre-felts! Any wool is suitable for this technique but the result will vary depending on your choice. This is a recording of a ‘live’ Zoom workshop and is available to watch at your leisure on YouTube as many times as you […]
Learn how to make a home made and affordable hat block that will give you the flexibility to create a whole variety of hat shapes. Inspired by a hat I bought in Kyrgyzstan, the shape is created by using a book resist and the decoration using extra resists. There will be an introductory session before […]
Learn how to make a home made and affordable hat block that will give you the flexibility to create a whole variety of hat shapes. In this workshop you will learn how to make a soft, lightweight and comfortable hat using your stash of silk or cotton fabric with merino wool. There is an introductory […]
Learn how to make a home made and affordable hat block that will give you the flexibility to create a whole variety of hat shapes. In this workshop you will learn how to make a wet felted using your favourite wool. By using different wools and cutting and shaping, you can vary the style of […]
Based on Canadian smocking, these techniques do not lend themselves to a real time workshop. Therefore, I have chosen to offer a demonstration where I explain three different pleating techniques and how to apply them to make scarves. The Zoom recording is available for students to watch repeatedly. I explain how to prepare felt for […]
During this workshop, participants experiment with Bergschaf wool batts to create a colourful flat sample using the ‘Slash /Reveal’ technique. Suitable for those with some felting experience, I demonstrate the technique so participants can make along with me, experimenting with Bergschaf wool batts to create a colourful slashed piece. This wool felts easily but is […]
Learn how to use multiple resists and make a dish – perfect for containing chocolates! And you can use it afterwards to keep your trinkets tidy. There are infinite variations to this technique and it is suitable for most wool types. An introductory session before the workshop instructs students on how to make their resists […]
Learn how to use a book resist with a slash/reveal decoration to make a colourful, felt fish. The workshop is almost 7 hours long with a 45 minute introductory session to explain what wool you need to buy, how to prepare your design etc so you are ready to go for the actual workshop. Both […]
Learn how to use a book resist with masking tape decoration to make a colourful, felt fish. The workshop is 6 and a half hours long with a 45 minute introductory session to explain what wool you need to buy, how to prepare your design etc so you are ready to go for the actual […]