BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP - BASIC FELTMAKING

FELTMAKING 2021 - BEGINNERS’ WORKSHOP 1st MAY 2021 A Beginners’ Workshop will be held on Saturday 1st May 2021 Cost is $80.00 and includes all materials. Venue: North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre; 28A Meehan Dr, Kiama Downs. NSW 2533 Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm. Bring lunch and drinks Bookings essential: Numbers are strictly limited to 6. Payment will secure your place in the class. Contact Eleanor to book: by emailing theillawarrafeltmakers@gmail.com This workshop is being run in conjunction with The Illawarra Feltmakers Inc During this introductory course you will learn how to lay out fleece, the felting process and how to recognise when your felt is fully felted. You will also learn how to incorporate textural materials such as fabric and threads. We will also touch on the use of resists to create a seamless hollow to make an item such as a phone or an ipad cover. All materials will be supplied as well as comprehensive notes to take home along with your finished pieces. Felt is a versatile textile and is not confined to clothing, accessories or industrial purposes. It has sculptural qualities. Together with your imagination and this introductory course, a new and exciting world awaits. Should the workshop be impacted by Covid 19 restrictions beyond our control, it will be cancelled with full refunds.