Sample of student work
Course date: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November 2011
Felt-making is always terrific fun!
Wendy will begin by going through the felt-making process and explaining the possibilities of the wet-felt technique that students will use. You will then be able to design your bag and begin laying out the felt fibres, whilst considering surface pattern and texture. Once this has been completed, you will need generous quantities of elbow grease to make the felt! Sunday will be spent constructing your bag, adding straps, fastenings and other surface decoration.
Materials for the course
- All felt fibres and felt making equipment are provided.
You will need to bring ...
- An apron and a hand-towel
- Your sewing machine including all tools and machine instructions if you have them
- Your usual sewing kit
- Scissors
- Sewing threads to complement your felt
- A note-book and pen.
- A camera might be useful too
Wear loose, comfortable clothes and be prepared to get wet!