Workshop: Shetland

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Workshop: ‘Wearable Felt’ - Felt Making for Fashion

Jeanette regularly gives workshops at her studio at 69 Dublin Street, Edinburgh. Here though, she presents one at: Shetland College, Textile Department: 7th+ 8th &14th + 15th May 2005

Supported by the Shetland Arts Trust

A very productive time was had on both two day workshops over two weekends. Some of the best textile artists have gathered to learn more about felt making. Great inventiveness natural talent & a lot of quality work was produced. Jeanette is excited to be doing it all again on Fair Isle the first weekend in June..

Max number of students: 12

Course Description:

This course provides an opportunity to learn about various felting techniques, which will be worked into wearable clothing.
On day one we will make a seamless bag and some felt jewelry.

During day two students will cover techniques used for scarf making. This will include Cobweb, Grid and Nuno. You will make two scarves.

Students will be encouraged to develop their own design abilities. There will be plenty of source material.

Programme

• Step by step introduction on the nature and use of traditional and contemporary felt making
Introduction to the fibres and equipment used within felt making, including the use of different fibres such as silk, hemp, flax , bamboo and others. Learn how to card and mix colours.

Day 1:• Seamless felt making using a template. Students will make handbags.
• Felt jewelry Students will learn how to make felt flowers, bracelets and necklaces. Some of the jewelry can be used to embellish created bags.

Day 2:
• Fine felt for scarves, which will include techniques such as making Cobweb felt, Nuno felt and use of the Grid technique. Each student will make 2-3 scarves.

Material Required
• Basic hand sewing kit to include pins, needles, a thimble, dressmaking scissors, craft (paper) scissors, tape measure.
• A bar of soap,
• Gloves if you have sensitive skin.
• ½-1 meter muslin/silk/organza/georgette and scraps of loosely woven fabrics.
• 1 plastic bottles with screw lit
• 1-2 towels!!!!!!!!
• You may want to bring a notebook and camera to document the felt making process.

Woolen tops will be provided by the teacher. You are welcome to bring some of your own fibres, sparkly threads or 100% knitting wool to work into the wool.The students will be supplied with a list of where to buy material for future usages.

Safety:

Special care has to be taken with the use of hot water, sharp needles and scissors.

Space: Felt making involves the use of water, which usually adds to the cleanliness of the given space. Wooden, concrete or lino flooring are the best. Water access and a sink are essential. We will also need a small drying area. Each student needs one table space, preferable high tables (otherwise people may complain about sore backs).

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