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Sep
19
Felt Frenzy and Skill Share Demonstration
St James Hall
10:00 – 15:30
Come and join us and make a two sided gorgeous Japanese inspired doll made from many different fabrics plain or felted, 42cm long! Our talented members Di Morley and Mary McMahon will showcase their creative through the making of the adorable doll.
Non-members are welcome to join one introductory session free (observation only). Registration is essential.
Material List to bring:
- Sewing needles.
- Paper Pins and Scissors for pattern.
- Old Wool Tops for stuffing.
- Embroidery Threads for face. (You can use DMC threads or fine wool)
- Buttons for eyes.
- Wool for hair.
- 10 different materials for one side of the doll. (Plus another 10 if you want the other side different)
- Bring your colours to match or choose from some that will be supplied.
- Piece of nuno felt for body (front and back): 42cmx32cm.
- Piece of nuno felt for both wings: 38cmx30cm. *Contrast colours to body.
- Piece of white felt for head (front and back): 25cmx15cm.
- Piece of felt for collar: 23cmx7cm. *Contrast to body and wings, one piece.
- Neck tie/ribbon.
Oct
17
Beginner Workshop - Make a small Pod or Vessel with Jane
St James Hall
13:00 – 16:00
Discover the magic of felting in this relaxed and creative workshop! You’ll learn how to craft your very own small pod (just like the one pictured) while picking up the essential skills to get you started on your felting journey.
VFI Beginner Workshop Flyer
Nov
21
Felt Frenzy and Skill Share Demonstration
St James Hall
10:00 – 15:30
Jill Preston will share creative ways to use scraps to make Christmas decorations and more.
Past events
Aug
15
Past Event
Beginner Workshop - Making comforting felted hearts with Alice
St James Hall
13:00 – 16:00
There is nothing quite like wool as a medium for bringing comfort. Through the Heartfelt Community Project, founded by the artist Wendy Bailye, where wool felted hearts are created and shared as symbols of care, hope, and compassion. These hearts provide comfort to recipients, and the felting process itself supports emotional wellbeing for makers.
Let's make the comfort 3D hearts for someone in need and share them freely with the local community.
VFI Beginner Workshop Flyer
Materials list for members who prefer to bring their own
- 1-3 colours of Merino wool (19 micron or below), 50g in total;
- Small amount of silk fibres;
- Around 140g wool filling for the felted heart (you can bring cleaned old wool that you no longer use);
- Towel;
- Tulle net at least 40cm x 45cm;
- Olive oil soap;
- Container for water at least 500ml;
- Bubble wrap at least 50cm x 80cm;
- Needle and thread that match the wool color; and
- A pair of sharp scissors.
Jul
25
Past Event
Felt Frenzy and Skill Share Demonstration
St James Hall
10:00 – 15:30
Jane St Quintin will share a creative demonstration on using paper in felting.
You will be supplied with a selection of 3 different papers to try and can decide on your own project which can be flat or 3-dimensional or you can choose to make multiple small samples to try out different techniques.
Please come by 9:45am to get a cuppa and a seat before the Frenzy starts.
The image show is example of Jane's work created using techniques learned through workshops presented by Wendy Bailye and Fiona Duthie. Grateful acknowledgement is made to both artists for their inspiration and teaching.
Please note that this image is provided as example only. The skill share demonstration will explore techniques and creative processes and will not replicate any of the project shown.
