In-person course
in Hartfield Maker & location details

Song Thrush and Nest - full day workshop (inc delicious lunch)

Cecily Kate's beautifully Needle felted Song Thrush

needle felted Song Thrush

Beloved British Song Birds needle felting flyer

Nest of needle and wet felted Song Thrush eggs

A student completely immersed in needle felting during a Blue Tit workshop at The O ast Studio.

Alison's legendary Portugese Custard Tarts, warm out of the oven which is downstairs in The Oast Bakery!

Scrumptious Cake baked on the premises by Alison in The Oast Bakery,

The Oast Studio, Hartfield, East Sussex

The Oast Studio logo

A spectrum of exquisite colour with a glowing light-filled message represents what Art Felt Fibres is all about!

Art Felt Fibres philosophy!

The Oast Studio view

Winter morning mist at The Oast Studio, Ashdown Forest. Taken by Gillian, who arrived for her first needle felted landscape workshop!

delicious healthy homemade lunch

Blueberry Lemon Muffins by Alison @ The Oast Bakery

Description

Join us for this beautiful artisan full day workshop and discover how to needle felt one of the UK's most iconic birds - The Song Thrush. Cecily Kate will guide you every step of the way even if you are completely new to needle felting. You will make... An artisan quality Song Thrush If there is time we will wet felt some speckled turquoise song thrush eggs and a nest. During this workshop you will learn… How to wrap and shape core wool forms How to use subtle layers of coloured wool to create fine tonal feather effects that are a feature of the SongThrush How to needle felt a glint in the eye using only wool How to make a beak How to wrap legs and attach to a wooden base

What's included in the price?

Wool Templates and detailed references from nature 100% wool mats and needles All other materials needed, including, wire and wood base Refreshments, freshly bake cake, a delicious lunch Good company.