Fun with Felt
Sundays, 5, 12 August 2012
10:00-16:00
Venue: Natural Dye & Fiberworks Atelier Salviapark 38, De Pinte, Beginning and Intermediate
By Catherine van Laake, Textile Designer
Felting creates a subtle fabric that has many functions. Felted fabric can be made directly by layering fibers or by taking a already woven or knitted fabric and shrinking it. There are several methods to make felt to the desired drape and thickness and felting can be used a surface design element. In this lesson you will learn to fuse wool and silk to silk, fuse wool to knitted and crocheted fabric, and experiment with the effects of shibori felting. You will use naturally dyed wool fiber to create color motifs. Yes, natural dyes withstand the vigors of felting! You will leave the class with your own felted scarf.
Instruction fee: €120 for sample materials, enough silk to complete a felted wool scarf Payment in advance by July 15, with cancellation fee €50 if less than 2 weeks before date of workshop, otherwise full refund. Maximum 8 participants.
Spacious studio space with outdoor patio workspace and perfect light conditions. Bring your own lunch, but tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
If you would like to attend Playing with Felt workshop or would like more information, please fill out the form below. We will respond with a syllabus and payment instructions.
10:00-16:00
Venue: Natural Dye & Fiberworks Atelier Salviapark 38, De Pinte, Beginning and Intermediate
By Catherine van Laake, Textile Designer
Felting creates a subtle fabric that has many functions. Felted fabric can be made directly by layering fibers or by taking a already woven or knitted fabric and shrinking it. There are several methods to make felt to the desired drape and thickness and felting can be used a surface design element. In this lesson you will learn to fuse wool and silk to silk, fuse wool to knitted and crocheted fabric, and experiment with the effects of shibori felting. You will use naturally dyed wool fiber to create color motifs. Yes, natural dyes withstand the vigors of felting! You will leave the class with your own felted scarf.
Instruction fee: €120 for sample materials, enough silk to complete a felted wool scarf Payment in advance by July 15, with cancellation fee €50 if less than 2 weeks before date of workshop, otherwise full refund. Maximum 8 participants.
Spacious studio space with outdoor patio workspace and perfect light conditions. Bring your own lunch, but tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
If you would like to attend Playing with Felt workshop or would like more information, please fill out the form below. We will respond with a syllabus and payment instructions.