Description
Learn how to create a wool felted bag using the ancient craft of Wet Felting. Katy your tutor will teach you the basics of wet felting your first felted bag. Create a unique artwork: Summer / Party / Gift. Beautiful, bright studio space overlooking wonderful Yorkshire countryside. Introduction - Katy will show you her work and explain what to expect from the workshop and the processes we will use. Main - Katy will teach you, demonstrate and work with you to create a bag of your choice. You can choose your own favourite colours and patterns. We will use beautifully soft Merino wool fibres. Wetting the fibres, adding soap and lots of massage agitation, your work will felt together. Lunch break - please bring your own packed lunch. Also available - Kits and further guidance on adding detail, using needle felting and stitch work that can be added to your picture, once it has dried. After lunch - Complete your felting and chat with each other.
What's included in the price?
Drinks and refreshments. All materials supplied - wool tops, threads, yarns, soap and water. Worksheet: Plastic bag to take home your artwork: Reference pictures or bring your own.
Duration
5 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Katy is a feltmaker, felt artist and teacher. She has taught Art, Design & Technology and Textiles in secondary schools for 24 years. She now runs her own art / craft business. Katy offers a variety of workshops, attends Fairs and exhibits. She is a member of the International Feltmakers Association.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Public transport
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Overseas Holiday
- Intermediate level
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Romantic
- Hen dos
- Father's Day
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
All materials are included in the price.
Reference pictures are available.
You may bring your own pictures and an apron.
There is ample free parking at the venue.
You can park on the grass of the private venue.
Your tutor will bring her own Kits which will be for sale:
A goody bag including yarns, threads and a worksheet are available to take home.
Cake and drinks are available all day.
Decaf tea and coffee. Bottled water.
Soya milk.
There will be a lunch break.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
The venue has no steps and can be easily accessed by wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
You can also park right beside the venue entrance.
