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Furzie

Contact name: Michelle Hickman
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almost 11 years
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Maker's bio

Michelle has been needlefelting for over a decade and teaching for nine years. With over 2000 previous students and venues across the country she is highly in demand. Courses and private parties are also offered at her workshop in Somerset. Crowood Press have recently published her book: Needlefelting an illustrated guide to creating characters from wool.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Marlow, Bucks
6½ hours
Next date: 7th Feb 2026
4 places left
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Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Somerset
6½ hours
Next date: 15th Dec 2025
4 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
26 Oct 25'

Cara Cole reviewed: Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Dorset

"My mum and I go on lots of craft courses and yours has been one of the best. It was lovely to be able to choose what we wanted to make and your excellent tuition meant we have come away with amazing pieces of art. The lunch provided was a great quality and a really nice touch. And you were a fantastic host and teacher, you made everyone feel at ease and well supported, and your humour and warmth made the day especially enjoyable. "

31 Aug 25'

Sally and Wendy reviewed: Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Somerset

"We had an inspirational day yesterday at Michelle's workshop. We arrived as novices and left as improvers.... Michelle was extremely patient (and was very happy to spend additional time beyond the planned finish time) and clearly very experienced and knowledgeable and very happy to share her expertise. Her workshop was calm and inviting and our lunch was lovely as was our adhoc visit to the smokery on site. Thank you Michelle - a brilliant workshop and we are proud of our unique creations which without your guidance and patience would not have been possible. We look forward to showing off our masterpieces. Wendy & Sally - from Bedfordshire."

Furzie responded:

"Thank you Wendy and Sally for the glowing review!!"

26 Apr 25'

Gail Hill reviewed: Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Somerset

"Had a really fabulous day with the lovely Michelle. She was warm, friendly, knowledgable and as a complete novice who’d never even picked up a needle, I came away feeling confident and thrilled with my hare, made during the day. My workshop was at Bowdens Farm at the Furzie studio, which was a great location and an absolute awe inspiring treasure trove for Michelle’s incredible felt creations. Would highly recommend, felting really is a wonderful meditative craft and Michelle’s guidance and tuition was a brilliant introduction to my felting journey."

Furzie responded:

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16 Apr 25'

Janet Weston reviewed: Furzie's Needle Felt Workshop - Somerset

"What a lovely day! I spent it with Michelle and one other lady, and made a beautiful replica of our Cockapoo. I didn’t think I’d be able to complete something which seemed potentially difficult but Michelle showed us in very easy stages how to make a wire frame and then gradually build up the body and head. It was fascinating to see how it developed and took on our dog’s character. It was a lovely relaxed day with lunch chosen from a delicious menu, provided by one of the other artisan businesses on the farm. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. "

Furzie responded:

"Thanks Janet!!"