Felt Cushions and Wall Hangings

Brochure Description.

A great opportunity to make a seamless felt cushionor a wallhanging / picture for your home. Bring along a photo for inspiration or browse through the ones supplied.

What will the course cover and how will it be taught?

You will learn how to make felt using a wet felting technique and you’ll take home a finished cushion cover, wallhanging or picture. The day will cover

 Making felt using a wet felting technique

 Blending fibres with carders to make your own colours

 Using a resist to make a seamless piece of felt

 Hanging mechanisms for felt pictures

Your tutor will discuss the course content with the class and may make some adjustments to the syllabus based on the needs of the group. They will also try to accommodate individual requirements where it is practical to do so. There will be lots of samples and books for you to look at plus each stage will be demonstrated by the tutor.

Your tutor will speak to you individually about progress and we’ll have a group session reviewing all the felt that’s been produced.

Are there specific requirements for joining?

No previous experience required.

Will there be any homework and how long will it take?

No

What about equipment, clothing and materials?

All feltmaking equipment will be provided.

Please bring an old bath towel and sharp pair of scissors with you.

You will need to bring 4 pounds to cover the cost of fibres.

Bring a camera with you if you have one. It is useful to take photos as you go along, and to take photos of everyone else’s work. You will need to bring a packed lunch. Please also bring a pen and your glasses, if you need them.

Parking & Venue Information

The Methodist Church is located at the end of its own driveway, opposite the west gate of the C of E church. Limited parking nearby or town centre car parks (pay & display). Access through main entrance, hall is straight ahead.