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Fancy needle felting a fabulous beach hut picture in bright colours? If so, your tutor, Angela, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing a fun, relaxed day to create your very own needle felt beach hut picture.
During this workshop, you’ll create a charming seaside-inspired artwork featuring colourful beach huts using soft wool fibres and simple needle felting techniques. Whether you prefer bright and bold colours or soft coastal tones, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to make your design your own.
• Learn how to create a needle felt picture using wool fibres
• Build up your beach hut design using layers of colourful wool
• Add texture and detail to create sand, sea and sky effects
• Create beach huts in your own colour scheme and style
• Add finishing details to give your artwork personality and depth
• How to use a felting needle to attach and shape wool fibres
• Layering colours to create texture and dimension
• Creating landscapes and simple shapes with wool
• Adding decorative details and finishing touches
• How to safely work with felting needles (sharp but straightforward once you know how!)
If you find the slender needle tricky to hold, we also have wooden needle handles available for extra comfort and grip.
• Complete beginners
• Anyone who loves coastal themes or home décor crafts
• People looking for a mindful, relaxing creative morning
• Those wanting to try needle felting for the first time
• Anyone who enjoys creating handmade artwork
No experience is needed. If you can use your hands to shape and decorate, you can needle felt!
Angela will guide you through each step, offering gentle support and ideas while still giving you plenty of space to create your own style.
• All wool fibres and felting materials
• Felting needles (plus wooden handles if needed)
• Picture backing/base materials
• Full step-by-step tuition
• Refreshments throughout the day
You’ll leave with your own completed needle felt beach hut picture, ready to frame or display proudly at home.
• Reading glasses if needed
Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
• Time: 10am – 1:00pm
• Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere
£35 + £0.79 card fee.
This includes all the materials needed to create your needle felt beach hut picture and refreshments during the morning.
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