Felted Landscapes (Wet Felting, Needle Felting & Stitch) - Ilkley

Description

Check out some of the amazing felted landscapes that have already been made in our Felted Landscapes workshops. You too will learn a range of textile skills including wet felting, needle felting and hand embroidery to create a beautiful felted artwork using a selection of wonderful wool fibres; multi-coloured blends and a range of wool fibre types. Felt is a textile material made by compressing and matting together natural animal or plant fibres. Textile artist Wendy Gray will lead you through the exciting process of creating a piece of felt by laying down layers of wool to create an evocative backdrop for you design. The wool is then soaked and manipulated to bond the fibres together to create a versatile piece of fabric. Then you can embellish it with extra features and detail using needle felting and hand embroidery. Your artwork might be influenced by landscapes, seascapes, special places, flowers and nature. It might be pictorial or abstract or follow a seasonal theme. No previous experience in any of the skills being taught is necessary. Suitable for absolute beginners and those looking to improve and extend their textile and artistic skills. Classes are individually priced & include the tools to use in class and all materials, unless otherwise indicated.

What's included in the price?

Light refreshments are available throughout the day, with a break for lunch to explore the lovely cafés of Ilkley and eat out or bring something back to the workshop. Each participant also receives a 10% off voucher to spend online.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Duttons for Buttons

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Founded in 1906, we are a family firm with shops in York and Harrogate. We specialise in haberdashery and needlecrafting materials and workshops, with an international reputation for stocking over 10,000+ different button designs. Our classes are held in a beautiful beamed room at the top of our medieval building in York and in the Yorkshire town of Ilkley in a converted Victorian double-fronted shop. They are taught by practicing designers and makers with considerable expertise in (and passion for) their respective crafts, and considerable teaching experience.