Coffee, Cake, 'n' Craft - Marsh Wet Felt Bag in New Romney, Kent

Description

This hands-on felt-making workshop introduces you to both wet felting and needle felting techniques through the creation of a practical, hand-felted bag inspired by the Romney Marsh. You will learn how to build structure, surface texture and decorative detail using wool fibres, resulting in a finished piece that is both durable and full of character. The session begins with wet felting, where you will layer wool onto a bag base and use water and soap to felt the fibres into a strong fabric. This forms the foundation of your design and gives the bag its structure and strength. Once the base is complete, you will move on to needle felting, adding detail and depth through landscape elements such as Romney sheep, wildflowers and simple countryside features. You will be guided step by step throughout the process, from planning your design and laying out fibres to refining details and finishing your bag. The combination of techniques allows you to work on both the overall surface and the finer elements, giving you creative control while learning skills that can be developed further at home. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience of felting, the workshop is held in a small-group setting as part of our Coffee, Cake, ’n’ Craft series. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of individual guidance and time to work comfortably while enjoying a friendly, sociable atmosphere. All tools and materials are provided.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials required for both wet felting and needle felting are included, along with a selection of wool colours to support a range of design choices. An experienced tutor will provide clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the session, ensuring you feel supported at every stage. Refreshments are included, with time to enjoy hot drinks and a generous slice of cake while you work. Small group sizes allow for individual support and a calm, welcoming environment. You will leave with a finished hand-felted bag inspired by the Romney Marsh, a practical and characterful piece ready to use, gift or enjoy yourself. Please note Colours, materials and finishes may vary depending on availability, though every effort is made to offer a wide and inspiring selection. Workshop timings are approximate and may vary slightly depending on individual pace and creativity. A minimum of two bookings is required for each workshop; if this number is not met, bookings may be moved to the next available date.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Teach Me Courses

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Teach Me is the brainchild of Yolanda and John Houston, two established commissioned artists. Their ambition is to spread both traditional and new arts, crafts and skills to people. Day/evening courses appeal to local people - the day long workshops attract visitors from far and wide. Teach Me offers tutoring for a huge range of arts/crafts disciplines, for painting/drawing to stained glass arts and mosaics. There are food offers including chocolate making and decorative confectionery.