Felting Workshops 2010

At Threads, felting is fast becoming a popular and exciting crafty past time, and in 2010 we are excited to present some wonderfully different felting workshops along side our traditional favourites and also a monthly absolute beginners workshop too. Below are all the details of our wonderful teachers and workshops confirmed for this year. And if you have the felting bug - keep an eye out, as we have a few other exciting ideas that are close to being confirmed for even more felting fun.

Name: Intro to Felting [Absolute Beginners] with Marion Douglas
Date: 20/02/2010 ,  28/03/2010,  16/04/2010
Details:

Always wanted to try your hand at felting, but a little daunted by the classes out there? Then our absolute beginners class may well be perfect for you. 

Time: 9.00 - 1.30pm
Cost: $60 plus materials
Bookings are essential

 
Name: Blousy Blooms with Phillipa Rooke
Date: 06/03/2010
Details:

A fantastic half day workshop to learn the art of creating beautiful silk fabric and wool felt flowers. 

Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Cost:: $60 per person + materials
Bookings are essential

Name: Felted Blocked Hats with Phillipa Rooke
Date: 27/03/2010
Details:

Phillipa Rooke will teach students simple felting techniques to make a beautiful brimmed, blocked hat.

Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Cost : $87.50 per person + materials
Bookings are essential

 

Name: Introduction to Nuno Felt
Date: 07/03/2010
Details:

A full day workshop to learn and create a wonderful nuno felt scarf. Join Phillipa Rooke in learning the technique of nuno felting.

 Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost: $75.00 + materials
Bookings are essential

 

Name: 3 day Felt Jacket class with Raewyn Penrose
Date: 13/03/2010, 14/03/2010, 20/03/2010
Details:

Three day workshop over two weekends
In this three day class you will make a sampler, learning different surface techniques and experiment with different colour combinations, design your jacket and lay out the first piece.  On day two more felting and design. Day three jackets will be fitted and sewn or knitted together, creating a unique garment to compliment your wardrobe.

Time: 9.30 - 3.30pm
Cost: $300 for three day workshop plus materials
Bookings are essential

 

 
Name: Felted Scarf /Cushion/Wall Hanging with Raewyn Penrose
Date: 16/03/2010, 13/03/2010, 16/03/2010, 20/03/2010
Details:

One day workshop.  Create a unique finely felted scarf incorporating basic skills.  Learn interesting embellishment techniques and how to work with pre felts.

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost: $110 perperson + materials
Bookings are essential

 
Name: 2 day Felted Teddy class with Raewyn Penrose
Date: 17/03/2010 and 18/03/2010
Details:

Amazing new felting class! Mr Teddy will delight adults and children alike.  He stands 60cm tall, has movable legs aand arms and  is irresistable. Learn the technique of 'moulded' felting in this class.  Mr Teddy is hand felted, hand stitched and put together with teddy joints. 

Some felting experience is necessary for this workshop.
 

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost: $175 per person + materials
Bookings are essential

 
Name: Felted Toys with Raewyn Penrose
Date: 19/03/2010
Details:

One day workshop.  These toys are delightful.  They stand 18cm tall and 21cm long.  You will create a sculptured bendable toy using a wire frame and wool. Then let your imagination run wild and decorate your creation with yarns and fabrics. 

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost: $110 per person + materials
Bookings are essential

Name: Felted Hats & Bags with Raweyn Penrose
Date:    19/03/2010,  21/03/2010
Details:

One day workshop.   This class takes you to the next level in felting.  Using the resist method students will create an individual hat in the morning and then reinforce the procedure in the afternoon creating a small magical bag.

Time:  9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost:   $110 per person + materials
Bookings are essential