Description
Spend a fun morning with Katy your tutor and other students to learn how to create a beautiful wool painting. We start with a practical demonstration of felt-making, an exploration of all the different wool and other 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, 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. Try out embedding different fibres and yarns into the felted surface to create texture and form in your felted picture. Other workshops are available for families and friends in the studio. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button to discuss the options and possibilities. Introduction - Katy will show you her work and explain what to expect from the workshop and the processes we will use. Katy will teach you, demonstrate and work with you to create a picture of your choice. We will use beautifully soft Merino wool fibres. Wetting the fibres, adding soap and lots of massage agitation, your work will felt together. Drinks and refreshments will also be provided. Kits and further guidance on needle felting and stitch work that can be added to your picture, once it has dried.
What's included in the price?
Drinks and refreshments. Ample free parking. No steps. All materials and equipment provided- wool tops, threads, yarns, soap and water. Reference pictures or bring your own. Wet felting worksheet to take home. Samples of Katy's work. You must accompany anyone under the age of 18 please.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 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
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Public transport
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Tutor can travel
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Intermediate level
- Hen dos
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
Yes children are very welcome. The workshop is suitable for children aged 10+.
All children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
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.
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.
