Nuno felt your own neck warmer / cowl with Katy Small
Description
Wouldn't you love to create your own fabric and then make it into a unique piece of clothing? For you or as a gift. Spend a lovely morning in a beautiful barn conversion studio in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside. This workshop runs from 10am until 2pm. Refreshments are available. Learn how to nuno felt with Katy and make your own unique cowl / neck warmer. Nuno felting is the process of making a new type of fabric by combining a loose weave fabric with wool fibres. We will be using wool & silk fibres and felting them onto a lightweight habotai silk fabric. You can sew the seam later when the fabric is dry or Katy can sew it for you. You will craft a very unique piece of clothing that no-one else will have. Katy will teach you how to felt Merino fibres together with water, soap and agitation. You can choose any combination of colours and add your own patterns / decoration. Once finished you get to take your beautiful cowl home with you. Katy will also supply you with a plastic bag and worksheet. Ample free parking. No steps - wheelchair access.
What's included in the price?
Cake and a drink (non-alcoholic) All materials and equipment. Instruction worksheet to take home.
Duration
4 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)
- Corporate days out & team building
- Public transport
- UK Holiday
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Intermediate level
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Tutor can travel
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Hen dos
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.
