Introduction to Felting Workshop

Hi, I’m Jacqueline — a textile artist, fashion designer, and pattern maker specialising in eco printing, natural dyeing, felting, and contemporary textile art. I run Tweed Valley Textile Company in the Northern Rivers, where I teach hands-on eco printing workshops, felting workshops, and textile art classes inspired by nature, fibre, and slow creative practice.My journey began in the fashion industry, where I spent decades developing garments, drafting patterns, and refining my eye for fabric, fit, and construction. Although I loved fashion design, I gradually became drawn to the expressive, sculptural possibilities of fibre art. Working with merino wool, silk, and natural materials opened up a new creative path — one that blends design expertise with the intuitive, organic qualities of eco dyeing, colour, and texture.Eco leaf printing and felting remain at the heart of my practice. I love the moment when a silk bundle is unwrapped to reveal botanical prints, or when loose merino fibres transform into a solid 3D felted form. These processes feel grounding, meditative, and deeply connected to the environment — and that’s the experience I share in my workshops.As an experienced fashion designer and pattern maker, I bring technical knowledge to everything I teach. My background includes working with Australian and U.S. labels, producing custom garments, and teaching at TAFE NSW and other schools. Today, I combine my industry experience with my passion for eco printing, felting, and textile design, offering workshops where beginners and creatives alike can explore fibres, colour, and natural materials with confidence.I love helping people discover their creativity. Many students arrive saying they’re “not artistic, ” yet leave with beautiful eco-printed textiles, felted sculptures, and the joy of learning something new. My classes are friendly, welcoming, and designed to help you reconnect with hands-on making in a slow, mindful way.If you’re interested in eco printing, felting, textile art, or simply want a meaningful creative experience in the Northern Rivers, I’d love to welcome you into my Northern NSW Studio.