Felt Making Workshop: Choose Your Own Project

Learn an ancient craft with a modern twist and select a project of your choice at this Sydney workshop!


Gill Brooks
Gill Brooks
(feltwilde)
2k
1k

5 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests

$180 - $400 (Afterpay available)
($180 per Public class, $400 per Private class)


Sydney
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Craft
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Textiles
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Kid Friendly
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Creative Kids
Keen on textiles or textile crafts? Intrigued by the process of felt making but aren't sure how to get started?
If you're interested in exploring unique and unusual ways to express your creativity then come and play for a day in our Marrickville studio! Learn the basics of this ancient craft, explore new techniques and work on a project of your choice.
In our Sydney workshop, you'll learn the skills to create fun, creative and inexpensive wearables, homewares and art pieces for yourself or as unique gifts for your loved ones.
All levels of experience are catered for from complete beginners to the more experienced. There will be plenty of time to take advantage of your teacher's resources including books, magazines and samples and if you're unsure of what to make we can walk you through your options, depending on your experience level and interests.
It's a really beautiful, simple and forgiving craft. You don't have to consider yourself 'crafty' (although secretly we consider everyone to be creative in their own way). This technique is so versatile and can be used to make such a variety of different things that you're bound to find an application that suits you and be amazed at what you can achieve, just in one day!

Knowledge required
This workshop caters for the complete beginner to more experienced.
 
What you'll get
  • To learn the basics or more advanced skills of felt-making plus notes.
  • One-to-one individualised attention from Gill as the maximum class size is four.
  • Access to all equipment and materials.
  • Access to felting books, magazines and samples for inspiration/project ideas.
  • Comradery of fellow textile enthusiasts.
  • Morning tea which includes tea and scones.
  • Availability to purchase further materials for future projects.
  • One or more completed objects/projects to take home and enjoy.
What to bring
  • Images or an idea of the type of project you'd like to make.
  • Lunch or you can visit nearby cafes or food markets.
  • Comfortable shoes as some standing may be required.
  • A bit of elbow grease as some repetitive arm movements are required.
  • Feel free to bring your own wool tops or any other fibre you'd like to use or incorporate into your felt if you have any.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Marrickville, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 100 kms of Marrickville, to a venue of your choice for a private class

Felt Making Workshop: Choose Your Own Project location
Your teacher

Gill Brooks
Gill Brooks
(feltwilde)

2k
1k

I'm Gill, aka feltwilde. I have been immersed in the world of feltmaking for over 2o years and continue to find inspiration and expression in this extraordinary medium.
Ever enthusiastic about introducing the world to this marvellous textile, alongside my studio practice I've been running feltmaking workshops for the past 15 years or more and have taught everyone from complete beginners, textile teachers, students, enthusiasts and creatives looking for fun and inspiring ways to make sustainable homewares, wearables and art pieces to grace their homes, or as gifts for family and friends.
Participants are often blown away by the alchemical process of felting wool, the remarkable versatility of the medium and what they can achieve in a day.
It's always a pleasure watching the creative process unfold, being there to facilitate that process but being able to step back and watch as each participant brings their own unique style and expression to their piece.

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2024-12-06 15:00:00
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