Needle felt your Dog or Cat in Hebden Bridge
Description
A full day workshop with highly experienced fibre artist Josephine Gornall at the Birchcliffe Centre in Hebden Bridge.. Discover how to make a gorgeous little needle felted dog or cat of any breed or type using just a felting needle to felt natural wool fibres together. Learn how to create the body, legs and head, how to do body shaping and sculpting. Followed by making some ears to bring your mini pet to life. How to blend colours to make the specific colours of your pet, and make features, to create the unique character of your dog or cat. Complete your wool sculpture by adding a nose and glass eyes. Bring along a few photos of your pet for reference (ideally printed or on a larger device than a phone if possible as easier to see) if you would like to make a little needle felted replica animal that needs no feeding or walking! Or create your own fantasy or cartoon style dog or cat.
What's included in the price?
- All materials and use of equipment included. - Small class. - Suitable for all including beginners. - Free car park. - Teas, coffee and biscuits provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Duration
6½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I'm Josephine a fibre and mixed media artist and tutor with over 20 years experience of all aspects of wet and dry (needle) felt-making I have my own studio as part of an artists community in Fletchers Mill, Dean Clough in Halifax, West Yorkshire. I run a wide choice of fun, relaxing felt making and needle felting workshops using a vast colourful selection of materials. I also run the courses at other venues. I can set up bespoke courses for friends and families do get in touch to discuss the options. In the past I have been a designer and lecturer. Several years as a community artist. I have delivered and managed celebratory and public arts projects creating textile wall hangings, costumes, murals, lanterns parades, mosaics within Schools, and the wider community.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Pet lovers
- Suitable for all abilities
- Corporate days out & team building
- Public transport
- Father's Day
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Mother's Day
- Tutor can travel
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Intermediate level
- Weekends
FAQs
Yes, there is a free car park.
Yes, you need to bring a packed lunch.
