Christmas Mistletoe sprig - Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

Description

Taking place at Heather's home studio in Camberwell.
Weekend dates 2-5 pm Weekday dates 6.30-9.30pm.
This workshop needs a minimum of 3 people to run.

If you can't make my dates gather a group of 3-6 friends/colleagues and contact me for a private workshop. If you're in London I may be able to come to you.

No previous experience is necessary, join me for a relaxing workshop making a sprig of my covetable Everlasting Mistletoe.

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

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 online version as you will cut your leaves at the workshop rather than in your own time beforehand.

NB: the last 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 of 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.

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 homemade 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.

Maker

Heather Fiona Martin at Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

Venue