Come and explore wet felting — a traditional fiber art technique where loose wool fibers are transformed into a dense, durable fabric using water, soap, and hands-on agitation. Using vibrantly dyed fibers, you'll create your own unique image in wool, then wet felt it into a finished piece that can be framed or hung directly on the wall. Be prepared to get your hands wet and soapy!
Teacher
Cost of Course
$100
Kit Fee
$75 Instructor will provide all materials, including pre-measured wool for the base of project, a wide array of dyed wool and specialty embellishment materials for the image, mats, tools, and materials for the wet felting process
Course Difficulty
Beginner
Course Type
Felt
Course Time
Friday morning, 9 am to 12 pm
Friday afternoon, 1 pm to 4 pm
List of materials
please bring three to five printed images, photographs or coloured drawings to choose from to base your wool painting on. The instructor will guide you in selecting an image from those you bring that is the most appropriate for the class based on complexity and the techniques required to create the image. Printed images are best, but electronic images that can be displayed on your own small laptop or tablet (not phones) can also be used. Remember that we’re using water and that electronics are at risk of getting wet!
tight fitting latex gloves may be used for people with sensitive / dry skin, but hands tend to get wet anyways. please bring a pair or three if you want to try.
aprons can be worn if desired to protect your clothes from getting wet
a hand towel and one large old towel for extra drying if needed. There will be some spares available for people with limited space when traveling.
tight fitting latex gloves may be used for people with sensitive / dry skin, but hands tend to get wet anyways. please bring a pair or three if you want to try.
aprons can be worn if desired to protect your clothes from getting wet
a hand towel and one large old towel for extra drying if needed. There will be some spares available for people with limited space when traveling.