Felt Making Workshop: Choose Your Own Project

Keen on textiles or textile crafts? Intrigued by the process of felt making but aren't sure how to get started?

If you're interested in exploring unique and unusual ways to express your creativity then come and play for a day in our Marrickville studio! Learn the basics of this ancient craft, explore new techniques and work on a project of your choice.

In our Sydney workshop, you'll learn the skills to create fun, creative and inexpensive wearables, homewares and art pieces for yourself or as unique gifts for your loved ones.

All levels of experience are catered for from complete beginners to the more experienced. There will be plenty of time to take advantage of your teacher's resources including books, magazines and samples and if you're unsure of what to make we can walk you through your options, depending on your experience level and interests.

It's a really beautiful, simple and forgiving craft. You don't have to consider yourself 'crafty' (although secretly we consider everyone to be creative in their own way). This technique is so versatile and can be used to make such a variety of different things that you're bound to find an application that suits you and be amazed at what you can achieve, just in one day!

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

• To learn the basics or more advanced skills of felt-making plus notes.
• One-to-one individualised attention from Gill as the maximum class size is four.
• Access to all equipment and materials.
• Access to felting books, magazines and samples for inspiration/project ideas.
• Comradery of fellow textile enthusiasts.
• Morning tea which includes tea and scones.
• Availability to purchase further materials for future projects.
• One or more completed objects/projects to take home and enjoy.

• Images or an idea of the type of project you'd like to make.
• Lunch or you can visit nearby cafes or food markets.
• Comfortable shoes as some standing may be required.
• A bit of elbow grease as some repetitive arm movements are required.
• Feel free to bring your own wool tops or any other fibre you'd like to use or incorporate into your felt if you have any.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.