Description
This is a one to one full day course to make a needle felted animal sculpture (dog, fox, cat etc with highly experienced fibre artist/maker Josephine Gornall. As well as my full attention throughout the day, I also offer virtual support via email and phone after the workshop for advice and continuation of your felted animal project. I love to see how your work and ideas progress. The content can be flexible, depending on what you would like to learn. You may be a beginner or already had a go at needle felting and want to learn more. Discover how to make a gorgeous little needle felted dog, fox, cat using just a felting needle to felt natural wool fibres together to make a characterful sculpture. I teach the 'no armature' method - using just wool fibre without wire framework inside. ~ How to create the body, legs and head, including shaping and sculpting the animals form. ~ Blending colours and using other types of fibres to make the specific textures and colours of your chosen animal for the outer fur/hair to create it’s unique character. ~ Learning about the other fibres that can be used to create certain looks. Complete your wool sculpture by making ears, nose and adding glass eyes (or felted ones) to bring it to life. You may wish to learn how to make longer hair and attach it to your felted animal, to make a sitting or laying down pose, or whatever you would like to learn as I have much experience and skills in making needle felted four legged animals. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button to discuss your ideas. Bring along a few photos of your chosen pet/animal for reference (ideally printed or on a larger device than a phone if possible as easier to see). Other day course options include travelling to another area and venue/home to teach a one to one or for a private family or friends group. Please get in touch to chat about your ideas and options. It may be that a full day doesn't suit you, if so it can be split into two halves. The course will be held in my studio in the historic Birchcliffe Centre nestled above Hebden Bridge near woodland. Variable days of the week and hours to suit your schedule. Can also be spaced over two sessions - see booking options. The Centre is a fully accessible building. There is a free car park. Plus lovely well appointed and priced accommodation right next door, if you're travelling a distance. A regular bus service stops right outside. There is a train station in Hebden Bridge. Hebden Bridge is a lovely place to visit, it's a thriving small town packed with independent shops and cafes. Surrounded by beautiful countryside & woodland, wonderful for walking. If you're travelling there are lots of accommodation for all tastes.
What's included in the price?
All materials and use of equipment supplied. Suitable for all including complete beginners. Free car park. Teas, coffee, fruit & biscuits/cake provided. Let me know what you would prefer. Please bring a packed lunch.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I'm Josephine a fibre and mixed media artist and tutor with over 20 years experience of all aspects of felt-making. I run fun, relaxing felt making and needle felting workshops in my lovely studio in Hebden Bridge using a vast colourful selection of materials. I have also delivered and managed celebratory and public arts projects within Schools, and the wider community.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Easter
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
- Intermediate level
- Public transport
- Mother's Day
- Romantic
- Parking provided
- Pet lovers
- Christmas
- Tutor can travel
- UK Holiday
FAQs
Yes suitable for beginners
Yes we have a large free car park situated at the back of the Birchcliffe Centre, signposted from the Birchcliffe Road.
Yes you need to bring a packed lunch.
