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The Workshop
Liz is looking forward to welcoming you to this wonderful afternoon and says “This workshop will give you all the basic information and skills to learn the technique of wet felting. This method of felting uses soap, warm water and agitation to tangle fibres together to create felt.
In approximately 2.5 hours you will explore making a colourful pretty flower (with a stem) using wool fibres and silk, you will be guided through choosing colours and textures and the wet felting process to sculpture felt. We will look at how to further enhance your work with embellishments such as beads and embroidery to add further surface texture and detail. You will also receive PDF notes to take away with you for reference later.
You do not need any prior experience and you will be provided with all the necessary materials and equipment. NB: Please bring along an old hand size towel.
Felt is surprisingly strong and no two pieces will ever be the same, this is the time to embrace your creativity and add your personal mark!
The workshop is suitable for adults of all levels, from complete beginners to those with experience. Please note: A certain degree of upper arm fitness is required and you may find it easier standing up while felting.”
Kate and Viv are so looking forward to this workshop … watch out, we will be lurking in the room ‘pretending to help’ and might just have to have a go too!
Liz’s students work
What is the cost?
£45 plus a £1 card fee. This includes all the materials you need to make your felted flower, PDF notes to take away and refreshments during the day (excluding lunch).
How many places are available?
To ensure the quality of your personal experience, the group size is limited to 8.
What are the timings?
This will be an informal, happy afternoon running from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Our purple front door will be open from 1pm so we can welcome you in, you can get to meet Liz and your fellow crafters and grab a cuppa before you start.
What skills are needed?
No experience is necessary. As Liz has already said “The workshop is suitable for adults of all levels, from complete beginners to those with experience. Please note: A certain degree of upper arm fitness is required and you may find it easier standing up while felting.”
What to bring on the day?
Anticipation to enjoy the whole experience!
Specific to this workshop:
We will be providing drinks and home-made biscuits throughout the afternoon.
We want you to go home with a spring in your step and feel really good about what you have achieved. To make sure we can thoroughly look after you during your workshop please fill in your booking form with all the things that will help, be it your favourite milk, or any extra support you may require. Please also let us know of allergies that we may need to highlight to your fellow crafters e.g. nuts, perfume. Many thanks.
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