Form in felt/ Felt in
form Workshop with
Marjolein Dallinga
On 24 & 25th April, ten of our members
gathered at the Werri Beach Progress Hall to be inspired by Marjolein’s approach
to using coloured wool and textiles, loose fibres and threads in the felted form.
We were assured that there was no compulsion to produce an
object by workshop’s end. Rather we were on a journey, a process of
experimentation and discovery. Marjolein encouraged us to use our emotions and
memories as the basis for colour choices in our first project. So we laid out
many layers of different coloured wool fibre interlaced with pieces of fabric,
fibre and threads. At times this was a challenge for those who felt a need to
know where this was heading. For others it was a chance to throw off the shackles
and just go wild with colour and texture.
When all this was complete, the mystery deepened as we were
instructed to gather sections, knot them securely and wait for it to dry. Then
two hours or so of cutting will reveal all, reassured Marjolein. That we had to
do at home as time was running out.
Our second project was to create a small 3D object based on
a design of our own choosing. Here Marjolein demonstrated the benefits of very
fine layers using variegated colours. By day’s end we all had something to show
for our efforts.
It was a great chance to learn new techniques and Marjolein
was most generous in sharing her knowledge and experience.
Below is a photo of the group
hard at work, some of our finished creations and our President, Anita with
Marjolein.
