Teesdale Felt

Contact name: Claire Priestley

30
Total bookings

Rating

(21)

over 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

I am passionate about felting and enjoy experimenting with new ideas and techniques. Wool is an incredibly versatile material which makes it perfect for 3D felting. I particularly enjoy creating landscapes and incorporate mixed fibres to add texture and interest. I am also interested in Shibori techniques and run courses in the community. I live in Teesdale, Co. Durham and much of my artwork is inspired by its beautiful landscape.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

Barnard Castle

Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

5½ hours

Next date: 16th Jan 2025

2 places left

(10)

£85.00

gold award

Newcastle upon Tyne

Whole day, wet felted landscape workshop with Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt at the Hearth Horsley

5½ hours

Next date: 27th Nov 2024

6 places left

£75.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Aug 24'

Shirley reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"Absolutely brilliant course. Claire is an excellent tutor showing us all the basic skills and techniques needed to produce a large wet felted piece. All materials provided and examples of her own completed work for inspiration. Venue changed from the original one mentioned in the notes but it was an excellent facility and provided a great working space. I would recommend this course 100% for beginners and intermediate skills level. "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Shirley, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so pleased you enjoyed my landscape workshop! It was lovely working with you and a great group of ladies. I hope you have found somewhere to display your beautiful felt picture. Best wishes, Claire x"

5 Jun 24'

Toni reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"Thank you Claire for being an amazing and patient teacher. I really appreciated you sacrificing a beautiful sunny day to help me make my first wet felt landscape. I will definitely be following you on YouTube once I return to Australia so I can keep learning. Really really love your art work - thank you for showing me some of your collection. "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Toni. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I am so pleased you enjoyed wet felting with me. Your picture was beautiful and I know that it will be a personal reminder of your time in the UK when you return to Australia. I hope you find a group to work with back home. Safe travels. Claire xx"

21 May 24'

Stacey reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"What a wonderful day. I was a little nervous as I have not attended such a course but Claire made me feel at ease from the moment she opened the door and invited me in for a cuppa and a delicious cookie. She is such a a talented artist and teacher and I came away having learned so much as well as having the most relaxed day in a long time. I had the most amazing time chatting with Claire and feel so lucky to have had her share her knowledge and skills with me. This session would make a lovely gift or a treat for aspiring felters like myself and is such good value for money. I would encourage everyone to give it a try as I came away with a beautiful piece after a fun day of learning so much. Her tutorials on youtube are a great watch and a good reminder of the techniques but having the guidance in person as well as seeing her art was truly inspiring. I was thrilled with my felted landscape and it will serve as a reminder of such a lovely day. Claire was kind and patient and helped me on the parts I found difficult but allowed me to explore my own ideas. What an absolute treat of a day thank you x "

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Wow! What a fabulous review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and I am so pleased you enjoyed your day with me. Your picture of Bamburgh Castle was beautiful, colourful and atmospheric. I hope you go on to do lots more felting in the future. Thank you again for your amazing review.....it really made my day! Xxx"

25 Apr 24'

Caroline G reviewed: Whole day wet felted landscape workshop with Teesdale Felt

"Had a fab day with Claire on her wet felting day. Claire is so patient and shares all her expertise and experience so you get the best out of the day. Will definitely be booking another session. Thank you Claire 😄"

Teesdale Felt responded:

"Hi Caroline. Thank you so much for your lovely review which is very much appreciated. You created a fabulous picture which was very moody and windswept. I hope to work with you again and I'm glad you got home safely! Xx"