Learn how to make a felted vase from felted wool. I will explain how to:
- calculate the resist size and shape to allow for the wool shrinkage
- lay out fibre over a resist
- decorate your vase with silk hankies and other fibres
- full (firmly felt) and shape your vase so the felt is sturdy and keeps its shape
- we will also discuss options for using chemical stiffeners
Class fee includes resist material, wool and silks to make and decorate your pod, as well as use of felting equipment.
This class is for adults and suitable for beginners and intermediate felt-makers.
When: Saturday 29th March, 10am – 3.30pm
Where: Textile Hub, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mount Lebanon Ln, Henderson, Auckland.
Price: $175 (including GST) per person
Please bring with you:
- a wine bottle with vertical sides (bottles with curved sides will not work)
- two towels (a small tea towel or hand towel size and a larger towel approx 1 metre long)
- a small to medium sized pair of sharp, pointy scissors, you will need to push the pointy blade through the felt (scissors with rounded tips are difficult to use)
- a plastic bag to take your damp felt and towels home in
- pencil and paper if you like to take notes
- a waterproof apron if you have one (optional)
- some snacks if you think you might get hungry (tea and coffee will be provided and there is a cafe nearby)
Booking is essential. Please visit the Wool Revolution to book your place. Contact me if you have any questions.
I will have a small selection of tools and materials available to purchase for class participants, let me know at least 24 hours before the class if there is something you would like in my Etsy shop to receive a minimum 10% discount.