Creative Felting with Embroidery

About this course

The workshop introduces wool’s properties and the basic wet felting process through layered, manipulated fibres. Participants make small felt samples to investigate colour blending, pattern and texture, then use simple embroidery stitches to enhance or contrast the felted designs. Needle-felted embellishments are also explored. The emphasis is on experimental small to medium-sized pieces, which may be developed into a practical object.

What you'll learn

• Apply the basic wet felting technique to create compacted woollen felt
• Blend colours and construct patterns through layering and manipulating fibres
• Explore texture using felt-making and needle-felted embellishments
• Use simple embroidery stitches to decorate and add texture to felt
• Experiment with wool and felt samples as the basis for a practical object

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and is described as relevant both to beginners and to learners refining their skills. Participation centres on making and experimenting with individual felt samples, followed by embroidery and embellishment.

• Suitable for learners who are new to felting as well as those developing existing skills

Before you go

• Basic equipment for the course is provided.
• Participants should bring a plastic or melamine dinner tray, a sturdy tub or jug for water, soap, a waterproof apron, a towel and a waterproof carrier bag for taking wet felt home.
• Nitrile gloves are suggested for participants whose hands may be sensitive to soap.
• Small scraps of thread, yarn and open-weave fabric may be brought for incorporating into felt, but these are optional.