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Course Details - Gifts & Decorations

Christmas felting - pouches, pockets, baubles, bangles and bags! A one day workshop where participants will create lots of beautiful small pieces - unique presents and decorations using a variety of wool, fibres and bits and pieces. You will see the versatility of felting techniques as well as colour and texture.


ABOUT THE COURSE
 
Title Gifts & Decorations with Charlotte Haines
Description A one day workshop where participants will create lots of beautiful small pieces - unique presents and decorations using a variety of wool, fibres and bits and pieces. You will see the versatility of felting techniques as well as colour and texture.
About the tutor
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.
Prerequisite knowledge/skills
No previous felting knowledge is required for this workshop just enthusiasm and a willingness to experiment, create and play with textures.
Course format
The morning will be spent designing and using different techniques to create 3-dimensional pieces. You will then be able to experiment as long as time allows and your creative juices are running.
After completing this course...
As well as mastering a range of felt-making techniques, you will take home lots of small pieces including:  fine felt pouches, felt beads and decorations, gift bags, flowers - it will all depend on the complexity of your designs and your creativity!

INFORMATION
 
Cost
£50.00
Duration This is a one-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30
Dates Dec 7, 2008
Meals You will have an understanding of the felting process. You will have a collection of presents, decorations and festive season creations.
Disabled facilities Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.

QUESTIONS
 
More information Charlotte, Saskia or Kate
How do I book a place? It's as simple as clicking here. If you would prefer, you can phone, write to or email Kate.
What should I bring with me? Materials will be provided, however if you have any objects such as drift wood, pebbles, scraps of wool, knitting, textiles or lace you want to incorporate into your pieces then please bring it all along.
Are there any other related courses I can attend?

Charlotte and Sakia are running more felt workshops throughout 2008.



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