This is an introductory felt class on the techniques of making felt from wool. Felt is a non-woven fabric which is made by a process of exposing wool to heat, pressure, agitation, moisture and soap. We will lay out wool roving ( from Merino, Finn and Romney sheep) in a special way on plastic bubble wrap, and by adding soap, water, and hand-rolling we will make pieces of hand felt.

Day One: Make a hat around a plastic resist and add surface design.

Day Two: Lay out and design a unique scarf using silk fabric, wool and rainbow dyed silks and wools.

Day Three: Felt a small bag around a resist with a pocket, shoulder strap and felted button closure using fine Merino wools.

Day Four:  Needle Felting:  Either make a landscape or a small sculpted figure.

The instructor will bring all the materials for felting. There will be a materials fee of $75 payable to the instructor.