Further DetailThis course will introduce the student to the art of needle felting. We will be making three dimensional animals and learning how to sculpt with wool. Although wet felting is an ancient craft dating back some 8000 years needle felting is a much more recent discovery. This method has many different applications from the covering of tennis balls to fabrics used in space travel.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
A course for a range of abilities including beginners.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £18, payable to the tutor during the course.
Your tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Learn how to create three dimensional shapes
- Be able to master the art of needle felting
- Create almost life-like animals
- Learn about the different qualities of wool and breeds from which they are taken
Level
A course for a range of abilities including beginners.
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £18, payable to the tutor during the course.
Your tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book
Please Bring With You
- A camera
- Any images of pigs that you like
- An iPad / Tablet if you have one
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.