Description
Come and learn to make felt at the community owned Canolfan Hermon in Pembrokeshire. You will learn the basics of felt-making and how to turn your creation into a wall hanging on a piece of driftwood. There will be plenty of coloured wool tops (non-mulesed) for you to choose from to make your felt piece, and additional texture can be added too, such as yarns, open weave fabric and curly wool locks. You will be able to take your wet felt home with you to dry and then transform it into a wall hanging, if you wish. Please bring a bag with you for transportation.
What's included in the price?
Materials and equipment, as well as hanging thread and driftwood will be provided, although you may like to beach comb for your own. Please bring a rolling pin or thick wooden dowling for rolling your wet felt, as part of the felting process. Also you will need to bring an old towel. There will be plenty of visual resources to help inspire you, including images by other feltmakers. You will be given an information sheet with some historical context, as well as links to feltmaking resources. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided, including for dietary requirements.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hello, I'm Sarah and I'm an artist and qualified Art & Design teacher. I make creative textile art, as well as handmade art paper and love to pass my skills onto others through workshops and courses.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Suitable for beginners
- Overseas Holiday
- Tutor can travel
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Easter
- Public transport
- Mother's Day
- Parking provided
- Romantic
- UK Holiday
FAQs
Bookings will close on February 28th for the Feltmaking workshop on March 14th.
Please bring a rolling pin or a piece of thick wooden dowling to help with the felting process. Also, you will need to bring an old towel and a bag to take your wet felt home in, before drying it.
If you have limited mobility or are a wheelchair user, you are welcome to join the wet felting workshop and I can offer some assistance to access materials or to get to the sink. However, felt-making is a physical process and you will need to apply a certain amount of energy and movement to get the best out of this workshop.
Yes, there is a free car park at the venue.
