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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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No previous felting knowledge is required for this workshop just
enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment, create and play with
textures. 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 maybe two, depending on the technique being used
and your 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 fine felt pieces - it will all depend on the complexity of your designs and your creativity! You will be able to purchase marino wool and other special fibres to create your own fine felt pieces back home - it's that easy and you will be hooked! |
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Cost
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£ |
| 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 |
Country farmhouse fare will be provided together with generous supplies of teas and coffee. |
| Disabled facilities |
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| More information |
Contact Charlotte 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? |
Materials will be provided however if you have any special fibres or delicate precious
materials such as scraps of wool, knitting, textiles
or lace you want to incorporate in your piece, then please bring it
along and Charlotte and Saskia will advise. Don't forget a notebook and
your camera. |
| Are there any other related courses I can attend? |
This workshop is one a number of felting workshops. The other two are Felt Jewellery - baubles, bangles and bright shiny things and Felt Wall Hangings. |
