Develop your wet felt making skills with a dedicated weekend focusing on a variety of techniques to inform your future projects. Over the weekend you will learn the technique processes, practice the technique(s) by making references samples, gain an understanding of how to design and incorporate the techniques into your future feltmaking projects.
During the workshop you will
- Create at least 4 technique reference samplers
- Discuss how to make, adapt & apply the techniques for future projects.
Day One: Craters & Cracked Mud
Day Two: Inlays, Inclusions & Layers.
You are welcome to bring along yarns/fibres/fabrics you might like to incorporate into your felt samplers.
This workshop takes place on Saturday 21st & 22nd June 2025, 10am - 4:00pm each day at Silversoles Studio.
You have the option to book each day seperately as a stand alone workshop, if you wish to attend to focus on the techniques that will be delivered on for that day. See the booking menu to select your preferred option.
Can't Make the Dates? I'm happy to arrange a bespoke workshop for you / your group at a suitable date during the week or weekend. Please contact Emma to discuss available dates.
Please read the Workshop Terms & Conditions carefully before booking to familiarise yourself with our Refund Policy, Use of Handouts & Designs, Photograghy & Recordings. By booking a place on our workshops you are agreeing to our Workshop Terms & Conditions. Thank you.
Surface Techniques Weekend
Do I need to be able to felt to attend this workshop?
Yes! Some previous basic felting experience is required. You need to have a sound understanding of how to layout and use the wet felting process to make flat felt. Advisable to have attended an Introduction to Feltmaking workshop.
What is provided in the workshop?
The materials and equipment are provided. Illustrated handouts notes are offered to enable you to continue to practice what you learn during the workshop. We suggest you bring along a camera / camera phone to help your record the your work during the workshop.
Do I need to bring anything?
You are welcome to bring along yarns, fibres and fabrics you might like to incorporate into your felt samples, but not essential as all fibres required are supplied.
Should I wear specific types of clothing?
Wear old clothes and comfortable footwear. If you have a plastic laminated apron do bring it along to protect your clothing. We do have a selection of fabric aprons for your use.
How long is the workshop?
This is a day workshop: 10am - 4:30pm.
Participants are asked to arrive at 9:45am for a 10am start.
Do you cater for dietary restrictions?
Light refreshments are provided during all our workshops. We offer a selection of light refreshments that include traditional, herbal & fruit teas, coffee (de/caffeinated), squash and water to drink alongside sweet snacks (e.g. biscuits, flapjack, cake or seasonal fruit).
We offer a lunch option which can be purchased at the checkout. Alternatively you can bring a packed lunch.
If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance, and we will make adjustments to cater for your needs.
