Classes
Due to increased demand for our classes, we now require payment at the time of booking.
Spinning | Dyeing | Weaving | Knitting and Crochet | Felt Making | Summer School
We are very excited to be able to offer classes with
Jeanette Sendler , Debbie Abrahams , Prudence Mapstone ,
Ewa Kuniczak and Brandon Mably !
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Textiles With Jeanette Sendler |
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A day of Wensleydale Fibre (with cheese)
Nearly extinct in Britain in the 1960's, this rare breed produces very long, fine, curly fleece entirely free of kemp which makes the wool very soft and shiny. You will work with the fibre from a small flock of sheep at Kilmany near Newburgh, Fife. We will incorporate curly locks and spun Wensleydale yarn into our felt to create a unique wrap for a special occasion. Come and enjoy a day of working with this special, truly local fibre. To make it 'cheesy,' a small snack lunch of Wensleydale cheese and oatcakes will be served.
"Crackin' cheese Gromit!" |
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| Wallace and Gromit - A Grand Day Out |
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£55 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 24th May |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Felt Making in Central Asia
This one day felt making workshop will take you on a journey to central Asia and to the lands of ancient felt making traditions. A short slide presentation will introduce you to the two main techniques, Tekemet and Syrmak used in Kyrgyzstan for decorative felt making. Syrmak is a special stitch technique and method of appliqué, whereas with Tekemet coloured fibres are laid out to create patterns on top of plain coloured felt. You will make 3 placemats using these techniques.
In the afternoon having left Kyrgyzstan you will be transported to Mongolia by watching Jeanette's film "Land of Felt and Camels" followed by a discussion of the techniques used by the Mongolian Nomads. Unfortunately you will have to leave the rolling of a felt carpet (behind a local camel) for another day!
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Sunday 11th May |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Felt Handbags
During this workshop you will make your individual handbag from wool using the technique of seamless felt making. You will learn to card and mix wool and work with a template. The course will cover pockets, straps, handles and fasteners. Knitted material will be supplied for an attractive surface design. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 7th June |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Machine Knitting - Frilly Scarves
Whether you have used a knitting machine before or this is your first time, Jeanette will teach you step by step how to make an attractive scarf using the holding stitch. Knitting machines will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 29th March |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Chunky Wall Hangings
During this one day workshop you will work with a range of local fleece, learning to card and mix colours and to blend together different qualities of wool. In the morning you will lay out a test piece which will then be completed in the washing machine. No wet felting involved! Just sit back and let the washing machine do the hard physical work. This will free you up to create your masterpiece in the afternoon. Be prepared for the unexpected! You can also incorporate fabrics, threads and plant materials. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Friday 22nd August |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Wrapped in Felt
Explore the versatility of merino pre-felt whilst creating beautiful wraps. Dyeing the fabric and adding other natural fibres will help you to make a truly individual piece of wearable art. Suitable for beginners. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 30th August |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Grid Scarves
During this one day workshop you will make fine felt scarves, incorporating techniques such as cobweb felt, nuno felt and the grid technique. Lots and lots of beautiful samples on show. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Friday 26th September |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Felt Jewellery 'Spikes, Spheres & Tubes'
Design and make necklaces, bracelets and flowers in fine or chunky felt based on your own design ideas. Bring along special beads and give them a new lease of life! Lots of lovely samples will inspire your work and full guidance will be given using methods of wet and dry felt making. Emphasis is laid on a professional finish. This class is suitable for beginners. |
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| Cost |
£55 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 18th October |
10 am to 4 pm |
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Also with Jeanette in 2008 |
Summer School in Felt Making - 21st - 25 July 2008
Introduction to the Arts & Crafts Movement
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Felt Making with Ewa Kuniczak |
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Felt Slippers
Create imaginative footwear using wet-felting, resist and molding techniques, together with dry-needled embellishments and extensions. Some felting experience would be helpful for this class. For more information take a look at Ewa's website: www.feltheadtotoe.co.uk |
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| Cost |
£100 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 20th September and |
10 am to 4 pm |
| Sunday 21st September |
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| Felt Making |
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Nuno Felt Space Dyed Scarf
Using Nuno Felting and basic space dyeing techniques, create a beautiful scarf with silk fabric and Merino fibre. Great for beginners! |
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£20(all materials included) |
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| Saturday 21st June |
10 am to 1 pm |
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| Saturday 19th July |
10 am to 1 pm |
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| Saturday 23rd August |
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
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| Friday 14th November |
10 am to 1 pm |
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| Friday 5th December |
10 am to 1:30 pm |
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Felt Vessel
Make a decorative and functional felt vessel using colourful wool tops and a little imagination! Great for beginners. Felt making can be physically demanding and you may get a little wet!! |
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£20 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 10th May |
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
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| Friday 13th June |
10 am to 1 pm |
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Cobweb Felt Scarf
This is a simple and fast way to create light but warm scarves with a lacy look. Add in curly locks or fancy threads for even more texture and interest. |
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£20 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 12th July |
2 pm to 5 pm |
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| Saturday 20th December |
10 am to 1 pm |
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Basic Felt Making
This class is for absolute beginners. Come along and give felting a try whilst creating corsages to wear or give away. |
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£20 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 2nd August |
10 am to 1 pm |
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Needle Felted Figure
Using a barbed felting needle and dyed sheep's wool, create a three dimensional figure with its own personality. Great for beginners! |
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£14 (all materials included) |
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| Saturday 27th September |
10 am to 12:30 pm |
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| Saturday 8th November |
2 pm to 4:30 pm |
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