Wet Felted Lantern Workshop

Craft your own beautiful wet-felted lantern



2 hours 45 mins Location Belgrave Class size 15 to 20 guests   $80

Feel your soft merino and silk fibres

Feel Your Soft Merino and Silk Fibres

You will be taken through step by step how to separate and lay down the fibres.


Lay down your silk fibres

Lay Down Your Silk Fibres

You will choose how much silk and in what direction you'd like to lay down your silk fibres.


Rub, agitate and shape the wool and silk fibres

Rub, Agitate and Shape the Wool and Silk Fibres

You will be taken through the steps of wet felting to form a strong thin felt.


Begin to shape and shrink your lantern

Begin to Shape and Shrink Your Lantern

This step will take you through the process of shrinking and shaping your lantern for a firm fit to hold your glass jar.


Come and craft a beautiful wet-felted lantern and learn the wonderful age-old art of wet felting. Using super soft merino, corridale and luscious silk fibres, you will rub, agitate, and shape your lantern using warm soapy water.
Warm tones of gold, yellow and angelina fibre will be available for those who would like to add a colourful glow.
Once your lantern is complete, you will place a battery-operated tealight into the lantern and witness the beautiful glow. Perfect for the festive season, winter nights, or any evening that needs a warm, peaceful glow.
Suitable for beginners.
All materials will be provided including a light morning/afternoon tea with coffee/tea options. A video tutorial will be available for you to download for future reference.
What you'll get
  • Merino/corriedale roving
  • Angelina fibre
  • Silk fibres
  • Glass jar
  • One battery-operated tealight candle
  • One completed lantern
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Just your lovely self and an eagerness to learn.
  • Clothes that you don't mind getting a splash of water or soap.
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave VIC

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Recent reviews of Wet Felted Lantern Workshop

  • 5/5 from Cheryl Britton, attended Jun 2026: Amanda is a great teacher. This was a thoroughly enjoyable workshop. Looking forward to doing more classes.
  • 5/5 from Lisa Gaye Steel, attended Jun 2026: This is my third class with Amanda.! I have previously attended the wet felt bowl and the dry needle toadstool picture workshops both fabulous lessons. Today I did the wet felt lantern and like the other classes very relaxed easy instructions with demonstrations to follow. Happy relaxed easy going groups and at the end we leave with our own hand made felted product to take home and enjoy. I highly recommend Amanda’s classes. Lisa Steel
  • 5/5 from Alice Peebles, attended Jun 2026: Loved the beautiful lantern. I cannot wait to explore more felting. Will definitely do more courses with Amanda
  • 5/5 from Kerry Pickering, attended Jun 2026: Attended a fabulous workshop today making wet felted lanterns. A relaxing environment and a fabulous teacher Amanda. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Kat Tramoy, attended Feb 2026: It was a fun and relaxing workshop! I thoroughly recommend. I especially enjoyed the feel of the beautiful fibres and the clear, step by step instructions from Amanda. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Hanna Southern, attended Feb 2026: A really good workshop! Clear instructions, lots of opportunities to ask questions. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to others.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Ross, attended Feb 2026: Fun time learning wet felting. Well worth going! Lovely ppl and good surrounds.
  • 5/5 from Anna Brooks, attended Feb 2026: Great venue, well set up and timed. Amanda was lovely and obviously a very experienced facilitator. I’ll be looking for opportunities to do more of her workshops!
  • 5/5 from Trish Flanagan, attended Feb 2026: Really enjoyed the tactile nature of this craft. Amanda was very welcoming and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Great value and walked away having enjoyed the time spent with a beautiful lantern aswell!
  • 4/5 from Sherri Weinberg, attended Feb 2026: The wet felting lantern workshop with Amanda was fun. All the material was provided and we all got to take our lovely lanterns home. I've never done anything like this before and using beautiful merino wool has given me so many ideas for future art projects. Thanks Amanda.
  • 5/5 from Helen Payne, attended Dec 2025: Loved this workshop. Was really happy with how my lantern came out. Amanda was a great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Whitworth, attended Dec 2025: This was a lovely class and I really enjoyed making the lantern. Will definitely make more for Christmas presents! Thank you Amanda for another great class!
  • 5/5 from Monika Strasser, attended Dec 2025: A lovely workshop in the run up to Christmas. Amanda is a kind, knowledgeable and patient instructor and we all walked away with a lovely lantern and the knowledge required to make others at home.
  • 5/5 from Sandie Faulkner, attended Dec 2025: Love my lantern! Love Amanda’s workshops! Love Amanda! Book in now! You will love it!
  • 5/5 from Rosalind Baxter, attended Dec 2025: My teacher for the wet felted Peace lantern was fantastic!! Very clear direction, plenty of time to do each stage. I left very happy with a lovely lantern & a battery candle to complete the lantern. Very nice snacks to eat too.
Your teacher

Amanda Oakley
Amanda Oakley

5.0 (70)
female Women-owned

I've always been drawn to the arts and the act of creating—it's been a constant thread throughout my life. Whether through painting, writing, design, or experimenting with new mediums, the creative process has always offered me a sense of purpose and joy. There's something deeply satisfying about learning a new skill, watching it take shape through practice, and seeing an idea come to life through my own hands. For me, creating isn’t just about the final product—it’s about the journey, the discovery, and the fulfillment that comes from turning imagination into something real.
As a Primary School teacher, I love watching my students learn and grow. It is important to me that I create a friendly, calm and welcoming environment so that all learners can achieve and enjoy the process of creating, no matter where they are on their learning journey, in a nurturing environment.
Working with wool, such wet and needle felting, ties us to history and the age old craft of creating with natural fibres. Whether it is a piece of art work, functional object or a piece to wear, working with wool is a beautiful medium that provides a calming and mindful process that allows our mind to wander while we stay focused on the creative experience.

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2026-10-30 15:00:00
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