Christmas Mistletoe sprig - Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

Description

Weekends 2-5.30pm Weekdays flexible to suit.
Please note this workshop needs a minimum of 3 people to run.

No previous experience necessary, join me for a relaxing workshop making a sprig of my covetable Everlasting Mistletoe. If you can't make my dates gather a group of 3-6 friends/colleagues for a date just for you.

What you'll do:
a) prepare your branches using wire and wool
b) cut leaf shapes with the templates provided
c) attach the leaves and berries
d) tie a piece of ribbon

Taking place at Heather's home studio in Camberwell come on a specified workshop or gather a group of friends (up to 6 of you) for a specific day/time.

Fuelled on an ample supply of refreshments and home baked cake I'll show you how to bind the wire, cut the leaf shapes and add the leaves and berries using stitch. Finish your sprig off with a hanger and red ribbon bow. Most people get all their leaves and berries stitched on but if you prefer to work at a steadier speed you'll be able to take away sufficient materials for you to finish off your sprig at home.

Please note this in-person class is longer than the live on line version as you will cut your leaves at the workshop rather than in your own time beforehand.

NB: the last of of the pictures shows a massive bunch and not a sprig. You'll need to buy extra materials and cement what you've learned in your own home if you too want such a generous display. Of course, you'd be very welcome to come back to Purr & Wag It HQ for a further Tabletop Workshop to make some more with me after eating a bit more cake!

How many?
Maximum 6* at a time - these workshops are designed to provide everybody with plenty time for one on one attention as well as being flexible to the participants needs.

* Assumes we are free of covid restrictions

Where?
The workshops run from Heather's home studio. It takes place on the ground floor of the house with flat access and a downstairs toilet. However, Stories Mews is an unmade up road. If you are a wheelchair user please contact me so I can arrange to help.

For whom?
I have been making felt with people of all ages with many differing abilities for many years now. It’s a simple process (once you know how) but elements of felt making are quite vigorous and very hands on. If you have arthritis in your hands you may find parts of the process challenging. That being said it’s not stopped anybody before and I am very happy to help you with vigorous parts of the process.

Allergies to cats or indeed wool? Please note I have 3 cats (they’ll be elsewhere in the house during the workshops). I do have antihistamines but my workshops may not be for you.

A bit about me:
I am a graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London. I am an experienced felt maker who for over a decade has worked in educational and community settings. In addition to my community undertakings I also run Purr & Wag It, fine art felted portraits. Tabletop W Heather holds an enhanced DBS certificate for children and vulnerable adults.

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Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

What's included in the price?

Everything - all materials, equipment and instruction sheet.

Not forgetting tea, coffee etc and home made cake of the week.

NB: Extra materials can be purchased at the end of the workshop by those wishing to make sufficient sprigs for a large bunch of mistletoe.

Contact

Heather Fiona Martin at Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops