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Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

line of felted pebbles

Small spiral wet felted wool pebbles

spiral of stone pebbles in Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, home of Jim and Helen Ede

Bowl of wet felted pebbles

grid of wet felted pebbles

close up of single pebble

Richard Long Atlantic Lava Line 1995

Andy Goldsworthy Balanced river stones, Brough Cumbria 1982

collection of pebbles Kettle's Yard, Cambridge

felted pebble wall hanging

Set of five felted pebbles made with materials from the kit

Description

Hi there, this workshop needs TWO participants minimum. Either invite friends to join you or sign up and we'll find somebody else. Please bear in mind I need to post your kit(s) before suggesting dates. Join me for roughly two hours and learn how to make felted wool pebbles using simple wet felting techniques inspired by Jim Ede's pebble displays at Kettles Yard and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long. Display your pebbles on a table in a bowl on a window ledge or shelf or thread them onto a linen string to create a window/wall hanging for your bathroom or elsewhere in your home. Or create a stack of "stones" - focussing on a single task can help concentrate the mind from thoughts and worries. It can be extremely relaxing whilst developing a sense of patience - finding the centre point of gravity can prove tricky with woollen stones and requires a slow steady hand! The kit I'll send you provides you with sufficient wool tops, wool batts and acrylic filling to create a minimum of 5 natural coloured stones between 4-10cm in diameter plus a tester pebble. I can also supply you with a piece of bubble wrap if you haven't any. Let me know if you don't want the wrap.

What's included in the price?

- wool tops - wool batts - acrylic filler - small selection of embellishing fibres - piece of bubble wrap (if you don't have any) - chunk of olive oil soap - needle felting needle - length of linen yarn * Please let me know if you would like to make brightly coloured pebbles

What you will need

- leg from old nylon tights or a pop sock - access to a bowl of hot water/washing up liquid - piece of bubble wrap (A4 size is sufficient) - kitchen scales if you want to follow my video precisely! - sharp scissors (if you don't have embroidery scissors a good stand in are nail scissors.

Duration

2 hours (flexible times to suit)

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

with Craft Courses since 2017

Message the tutor

Heather Fiona Martin is a graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London. She is an experienced felt maker who for over a decade has worked in educational and community settings. In addition to her community work she runs Purr & Wag It, fine art felted portraits. Heather holds an enhanced DBS certificate for children and vulnerable adults.

This course is taught online

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Children
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Vision impaired
Limited mobility
Learning difficulties (SEN)
School holiday workshops & activities
Easter
Public transport
Suitable for beginners
Mother's Day
Tutor can travel
Intermediate level
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Advanced/pro level
UK Holiday
Corporate days out & team building
Romantic

What does this mean?

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Price:

£49.00

Duration:

2 hours (flexible times to suit)

The course doesn’t currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

21 Oct 21'

Samantha reviewed: Felted abstract paintings using pre-felt with Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

"Thanks again for a lovely session this morning - we all really enjoyed it. We used our supplies to make another picture this evening!"

7 Sep 21'

Carol P reviewed: Felted abstract paintings using pre-felt with Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

"The lesson was great and Heather was a patient and inspirational tutor. Highly recommended- thank you Heather"

10 Jun 21'

Aimin Liu reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"I have enjoyed the felting online course very much and am pleased with my first pebble. The instructions in the video show a great depth of knowledge, they are very detailed; so it's easy to follow & get a good result. This course has expanded my creative practice & inspired me to explore felting further in other creative formats. I can definitely recommend to all and especially people who want to try different materials & learn new techniques."

14 Apr 21'

Lin S reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"It was a well planned and organised session. The materials were delivered in plenty time. Heather was very helpful and involved us all."

19 Mar 21'

Victoria reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"Heather sent all the materials needed in plenty of time and clearly labelled. She had the online tutorial set up really well, so that we could watch her hands working as well as see her face as she talked us through. We got several pebbles made during the workshop, with lots of material left over to try more at home. She was patient and inclusive and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from her. Thank you."

Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops responded:

" Thank you Victoria! Inclusivity is a big reason for me keeping my workshops, whether in person or live on line, small. Looking forward to the opportunity of working with you again. Best wishes Heather"

19 Mar 21'

Caryl Wright reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"I really enjoyed the course. It was well timed and we each made 3 felted pebbles. I feel inspired to make more!"

18 Mar 21'

Lin Stephenson reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"This was a well presented course. Timing was just right, presentation clear and Heather was very informative. Would definitely recommend"

24 Feb 21'

Tamsin Wimhurst reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"Great couple of hours happily making pebbles. Heather taught us beautifully - nicely paced class and materials arrived ordered and in plenty of time. Would definitely recommend it."

22 Feb 21'

Ursula reviewed: Felted pebbles or stacking stones with Purr & Wag It

"I very much enjoyed learning to make felt pebbles with Heather. She was a great teacher and the pace of the class was really good. I was really pleased with the techniques I learnt and the pebbles I made . I thought Heather explained everything really well and she was very helpful . I would definitely recommend this workshop. Thankyou Heather."

11 Feb 21'

Jane reviewed: 3D wet felted vessel or pod; with Purr & Wag It, Tabletop Workshops

"Thank you Heather The pdf is great, very clear I very much enjoyed the sessions and will definitely make further projects Teaching was excellent Thank you Jane"