The Beautiful Craft of Needle Felting - Hare

Description

Treat yourself or a loved one to an enjoyable full day's course learning the beautiful craft of Needle Felting. Set in the grounds of our wonderful Jacobean Farmhouse, amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful and peaceful Worcestershire countryside, the course will start promptly at 9am and finish at approximately 4pm. There is plenty of parking for you on arrival and someone will be there to greet you and direct you to the workshop. We strive to provide a warm, supportive and friendly environment where you can have fun and enjoy learning new skills. Light refreshments will be provided by us throughout the day but we do ask that you bring your own packed lunch please. Please bear in mind that we are very rural and there are no local shops. You are very welcome, to wander around the lovely gardens during the lunch break and take in the surrounding countryside (weather permitting!). Needle felting is a fascinating and fun textile craft technique that involves using a special felting needle to stab and agitate wool fibres so they join and bond together. Jenny Biddlecombe is an experienced needle felt artist who will be sharing her skills and knowledge with you and there will be examples of her work for you to look at. Jenny will start off the day by teaching you the basic techniques of this enjoyable and surprisingly easy craft. She will then go on to teach you how to create an animal sculpture using a wire armature which you will be able to take home. We understand that everyone learns at their own pace and although the aim will be that you will finish your sculpture in the day, there is no pressure to do so and Jenny will ensure that you will have the skills to be able to finish off at home if necessary. Course Timetable Tea/Coffee will be available on arrival 9.00 Introductions - including general housekeeping i.e. whereabouts of fire assembly point, location of toilets and first aid kit etc. Brief talk about the equipment to be used during the course and other equipment available. Brief talk about the different types of wool available for the craft. A list of craft websites will be available at the end of the session showing where you can purchase equipment and materials 9.30 Begin by learning how to needle felt two different basic shapes, a 3D shape and a flat shape. 10.30 Refreshments 11.00 Learn how to make a wire armature. Learn how to build a needle felt sculpture using a basic wire armature 13.00 Lunch break 13.45 Continue with your needle felt sculpture with advice and support from Jenny 14.30 Refreshments 15.00 Details including adding eyes, nose etc. 16.00 Finish

What's included in the price?

All materials and tools are provided, all you need to bring is your packed lunch and enthusiasm!

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

The English Country House

with Craft Courses since 2024

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