Painting with wool & silk fibres - Feltmaking
Description
Painting with wool fibres, mixing and blending a variety of wool and other fibres is a very calming and amazing art form. Please enquire if you do not see a date to suit you. You have the choice of making a large picture or a smaller picture and a cute small bowl. You will be using soft merino wool fibres, a silky mix of fibres, alpaca and more. If you have animal hair or any bits of memorable material you would like to incorporate then please do bring a small amount :-), your work will be truly unique to you. You will learn how to: Mix a wool soap solution. Blend coloured wool fibres like an artist mixes paints. Incorporate a selection of alpaca, wensleydale curly tops and silky shimmers to enhance your picture. Discover a variety of easy ways to felt your item together. Bring a picture or a brief idea along for inspiration, or take a look at my images, books or examples that you may like to work from. Venue:The venue may change depending on numbers, but will be close to Penkridge/Stafford areas TBC on booking or enquiry. Please do enquire for more information by selecting 'message the tutor.'
What's included in the price?
- All materials and refreshments included - Available for bookings with minimum of 2 people on a date to suit you, please enquire.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Barbara from Feltworld Creative Arts is a multimedia artist, her art work is usually vibrant and colourful although she will teach you using more subtle colourways as well. With 30yrs experience in art & design, she has a wealth of knowledge in the following: *Wet felting & Needle Felting *Batik painting- drawing with hot beeswax on cotton material & painting with fabric dyes. *Alcohol Ink painting is amazing fun too. * Gelli Plate Art
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Public transport
- Romantic
- Hen dos
- Stag dos
- Mother's Day
- Weekends
- Christmas
- Corporate days out & team building
- Intermediate level
- Pet lovers
- Parking provided
- Easter
- Advanced/pro level
- UK Holiday
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Tutor can travel
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Spooky
- Suitable for all abilities
- Overseas Holiday
- Residential
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
- Daytime (weekdays)