Description
A fun day workshop suited to complete beginners. Experiment and explore wet felt-making with a variety of wool and plant fibres. Learn how to use carders and other techniques to make a colourful textural felted picture with highly experienced fibre artist and tutor Josephine Gornall. Lots of samples of felt making to look at in my studio at Dean Clough in Halifax, Yorkshire, where the class is based. We start with a practical demonstration of felt-making, an exploration of all the different wool and plant fibres that I have available for you to use. Then you will make a felted wool picture. You can choose to make a seascape, landscape, floral composition or go abstract. Select from a wide choice of gorgeous coloured wools, plant fibres and textural yarns. Explore blending and mixing wool colours and different types of fibres together. Learn about the differing properties of wool and plant fibres, plus the lovely effects that can be achieved by using pieces of fabric should you choose to use some. Try out embedding wool/plant fibres and yarns into the felted surface to create texture and form in your felted picture. Private bespoke workshops are available for families and friends in my studio, or another venue, including one to ones. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button to discuss the options and possibilities.
What's included in the price?
- Teas, coffee and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch. - Car park free at weekends. - Small class. Suitable for all, especially beginners. - All materials are included: an abundance of wool and plant fibres and yarns will all be supplied and use of any equipment needed.
Duration
5 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 where I run a wide choice of fun, relaxing felt making and needle felting workshops using a vast colourful selection of materials. I have been a designer then a lecturer. For several years a community artist. I have delivered and managed celebratory and public arts projects creating wall hangings, costumes, murals, lanterns, mosaics within Schools, and the wider community.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- UK Holiday
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Weekends
- Public transport
- Suitable for all abilities
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
- Tutor can travel
FAQs
Yes, it is suitable for beginners.
Yes, we have a car park which is free on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays.
Yes, you need to bring a packed lunch.
