Teesdale Felt

Contact name: Claire Priestley

10
Total bookings

Rating

(13)

over 4 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am passionate about felting and enjoy experimenting with new ideas and techniques. Wool is an incredibly versatile material which makes it perfect for 3D felting. I particularly enjoy creating landscapes and incorporate mixed fibres to add texture and interest. I am also interested in Shibori techniques and run courses in the community. I live in Teesdale, Co. Durham and much of my artwork is inspired by its beautiful landscape.

Courses, kits & gifts

Gold student award

Craft kit

A wet felted seascape kit containing all materials, equipment and a detailed step by step video tutorial

10 items left

£27.00

Gold student award

Craft kit

Bamboo Root Duck Painting Kit Including all Materials and Basic Equipment.

9 items left

£25.00

Gold student award

DARLINGTON

Create a fabric no-sew patchwork bauble

Next date: 14th Dec 2023

15 places left

£30.00

Gold student award

Darlington

Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt including all materials, tuition and light refreshments

Next date: 11th Jan 2024

8 places left

(2)

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

11 Sep 23'

Vikki M reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt including all materials, tuition and light refreshments

"I was nervous to do this course, but from my first tentative enquiry Claire was utterly lovely, explaining the structure of the day and making me feel at ease. The day itself was small enough to feel really individual. We worked at our own pace, shaping out our ideas but with support and encouragement. I did not have high expectations for my landscape but honestly, it came together into something I’m incredibly proud of thanks to Claire. I could not recommend this course more!"

Teesdale Felt responded:

" Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and I am not surprised that you are justifiably proud of your beautiful landscape! I hope to work with you again in the future. Very best wishes, Claire x"

17 May 23'

Sue Sleightholme reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt including all materials, tuition and light refreshments

"What a wonderful day we had! Such a patient and talented tutor, and a really warm welcome to her home. I cannot believe I produced such a wonderful felt picture in just a few hours."

Teesdale Felt responded:

" Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! I am so pleased you both enjoyed the day and you should be very proud of your beautiful pictures. It was lovely working with you and Andrea and I hope you are able to attend another workshop in the future. Very best wishes, Claire "

21 Mar 22'

Katy B reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt

"Wet Felting day workshop 16th March Claire was really friendly, welcoming and which put me at complete ease the entire day. I arrived with a few photos which with knowledgable guidance and help from Claire I produced my first ever piece that I’m really proud of (so much so I’m going to have it framed!). I found the process itself is very relaxing, working with a wide variety of shades of wool and (my fav) the sari and mulberry silks allowed me to be lost in a world of colour, with the silks to add extra dimension to the work. Not only will I be booking in again, I haven’t stopped telling everyone I can about the workshop (and an excuse to show the price Claire helped me make) as well as looking for pictures to use as inspiration for the next workshop I can make. Thoroughly enjoyed both the Felting and being in Claire’s company, I can not highly recommend enough!"

Teesdale Felt responded:

" Hi Katy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and was impressed with your beautiful rainbow landscape which was taken as inspiration from one of your Dad's photographs. I hope he was pleased with your interpretation of his picture. I do hope you are able to come to another of my workshops and will add some more dates this week. Very best wishes, Claire xx"

21 Jan 22'

Lynn Senior reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt

"Wet felting workshop 19 January 2021. What a fab day! I went knowing nothing about felting and learnt so much, thank you Claire. I felt I had been given plenty of one-to-one tuition, guidance and creative suggestions that enabled me to produce a lovely picture, much to my surprise, as I simply couldn't envisage the outcome. Will definately do this again. Delicious lunch, snacks and drinks combined with small group of lovely people, enhanced the experience. Thank you :)"

Teesdale Felt responded:

" Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was lovely meeting you and I was very impressed by your Roseberry Topping landscape which was colourful and enhanced by the use of lots of effect fibres. I hope you are very proud of it and will find a prominent place to hang it where it can be admired. I enjoyed the day too and couldn't have asked for a more lovely group of ladies to work with. Very best wishes, Claire x"