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Fine Felt Scarves with Charlotte Haines |
| Description |
One day workshop in scarf making where we will look at
various different techniques, including a cobweb scarf, a grid scarf and a nuno
scarf. How many you make depends on
experience and energy. We will look at creating shape and movement in scarves.
We will also look at colour and blending.
There will be a wealth of beautiful wool, fibres and materials to work
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About the tutor
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 It is great to have Charlotte Haines tutoring here at West Moss-side. She will be working together with Saskia Gavin in a series of three felt workshops introducing different felting techniques. Charlotte Haines and Saskia Gavin are two felt and fibre artists from Edinburgh. ( Kate Sankey)
You can find a more comprehensive bio here.
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Prerequisite knowledge/skills
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The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more
experienced felt makers. For beginners you will gain an understanding of how to
felt and all the possibilities of colour, form and technique. More experienced
felt makers could explore different techniques such as nuno using the vast
array of material which will be available. |
Course format
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In the
morning you will make a scarf or may be two depending on technique being used
and experience and after lunch we will look at making a nuno scarf. You will
have the opportunity to develop a style and experiment with colour and texture. |
After completing this course...
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As well as mastering a range of felt-making techniques, you will take home 2-3 pieces - a wall hanging, fine felt pouches, scarf or jewellry - it will all depend on the complexity of your designs and your creativity! |
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Cost
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£50.00 |
| Duration |
This is a one-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30 |
| Dates |
There are no current scheduled dates for this course, please click here to send us a message indicating your interest in receiving details when they become available |
| Meals |
You will have a clear understanding of at least 3
different techniques for making scarves as well as at least 3 lovely scarves;
you will have an understanding of working with colours and different fibres. |
| Disabled facilities |
Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.
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| More information |
Charlotte, Saskia or Kate |
| How do I book a place? |
There are no current scheduled dates for this course, please click here to send us a message indicating your interest in receiving details when they become available |
| What should I bring with me? |
Merino wool and fibres will is provided for the cobweb
and grid scarves. Silk for nuno is available to buy from the tutor or bring
along your own. Please bring any fibres or bits and pieces you want to incorporate
into your scarf. |
| Are there any other related courses I can attend? |
Charlotte and Sakia are running more felt workshops throughout 2008. |
