Fuzzy Hedgehog needle felting workshop with Felt Fabulous

Description

Needle felt a cute little fuzzy hedgehog, at this fun and relaxing workshop led by Amanda Smith from Felt Fabulous Gifts. This workshop is suitable for beginners and beyond, and we will be using a variety of soft British wools. During the workshop you will learn basic needle felting techniques and about the various wools and needles. Suitable for absolute beginners, it is also ideal for improvers as you can pick up new skills such as using reverse needles to create fluff, and blending wool using carders. Whatever your level or experience, you will be gently guided through the techniques with plenty of demonstration and one to one attention where needed. You will begin by gradually sculpting the core wool into a basic hedgehog shape by repeatedly poking the wool with felting needles. Next, you will needle felt on layers of coloured wool to add colour and texture, and learn how to create features such as ears and eyes to create expression and bring your hedgehog to life! Finally, the reverse needles are used to create the fuzzy texture or "spikes". As well as your felted creation, you can take home any needles you have used. This workshop is held at the creative workspace at the back of Cass Art in Liverpool 1, next door to the Bluecoat Arts Centre. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink to have during the workshop.

What's included in the price?

A variety of British wools, as well as your felting needles, scissors, any other relevant equipment, and a felting mat will be provided. You will be taking home with you your felted hedgehog and the needles you have used.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Felt Fabulous Gifts

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Hi, my name is Amanda and I have been felting for six years now following on from a 20 year career as a teacher. I love teaching workshops and seeing the pleasure on people's faces as they manage to create amazing things from wool, even when they have never picked up a felting needle before. Needle felting is such a rewarding and therapeutic craft and I love starting people off on their felting journey, and helping people who have felted before grow in the craft.