Felt Making Course
We offer a large variety of felt making courses at different levels using a selection of wools. which all produce different quality felt.
Using soap, water and friction make:
Basic flat felt pictures, placemats or scarves etc
3D items such as handbags, cushions, egg and tea cosies, vases etc
3D items made on blocks such as slippers and hats
Nuno felt which is felting wool onto a backing fabric for scarves and clothes
Felted beads, pendants and brooches, which can be combined with glass and wooden beads to make a selection of jewellery. Rounded jewellery cases are made by felting wool round pebbles.
Using dry felting needles make:
A selection of beads and brooches
Models with or without wire armatures which can be used for nativity scenes, festive characters, farmyard animals and even the fairies of Lower Lady Meadows.
Small pictures to be used on clothing, greeting cards and to adorn completed wet felt
The Details
- Craft Courses run from 10 am – 4.30 pm.
- The cost of a Basic Course is £75 per person, per day. (Students £60, Children £45).
- There is a ground floor workshop available with access for people with disabilities.
- Basic materials are included in the cost of the workshop.
- Additional material costs are incurred on some craft courses.
- Bring a packed lunch or visit a local café.
- Teas/Coffees provided throughout the day.