Feltmaking Workshops

Here are the dates I've set for felting workshops over the next six months.

Felting is an ancient art which involves the combination of animal fleece, soapy water and hand pressure to form a textile. Its great fun and very therapeutic. Felt can be used to make clothing, accessories, jewellery, blankets and sculpted pieces. On workshops I provide a wide range of coloured sheep fleece to work with and a selection of threads and yarns. These small courses are set around the farmhouse table with a maximum of four participants. We make two A4 sized flat pieces of feltwork suitable for framing or use as a wall hanging. Weather permitting will also visit my goats, and assuming a little cooperation on their part, take a snip of their fleece to use!

Felt Workshops for 2008

Sunday 3rd February, 10am - 12.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 1st March, 10am - 12.30 pm places available
Tuesday 8th April 10am - 12.30pm places available
Wednesday 7th May 10am - 12.30pm places available
Saturday 7th June 10am - 12.30pm places available

To read about the fun we had on 21st April 2007 workshop visit this blog article

I hope to re-run this course at least monthly throughout the year. If you are interested but can't attend the dates above, please email to register your interest and I will arrange more dates to meet demand.

To book email danbecky@iolfree.ie or phone 071 9632212
Cost €46, includes tea/coffee & biscuits and materials
Times : 10am till 12.30pm
Max. number of participants - four

Comments

[Maddy]

You are such a teas :)

[Cindy Jones]

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I Love your blog! Felting is something I am hoping to do more of. I just got 2 angora goats that I will be clipping in the spring and hope to do some fiber crafts with their hair. Its nice to read from people with similar interests in Ireland!

[Cindy Jones]

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I Love your blog! Felting is something I am hoping to do more of. I just got 2 angora goats that I will be clipping in the spring and hope to do some fiber crafts with their hair. Its nice to read from people with similar interests in Ireland!

[hedgewizard]

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[Mary Manning-Grass]

Three sisters and our Mother celebrated her 85th birthday Feb.3rd, felting at Becky's kitchen table, what a treat!
We all intend framing our "creations" and have plans to try our hand making another few originals at our own homes soon.
Thanks so much Becky for a lovely warm welcome, and the surprise birthday cake you had ready with our cup of tea, pictures to follow today, Mary.

[kittymanning]

Yes, I was one of the three sisters at the felting class with my wiry and feisty 85 year old mother on Feb 3rd. We each went home with a finished article after a very pleasnat time together with Becky. Ma shared her extensive knowledge of poultry with Becky, explaining in detail how to choke a chicken instantaneously, by dislocating the neck, painless to chicken, and easy once one gets the knack of it.No blood and a perfect job.I am not sure I could repeat the steps being a bit squeamish about such mattetrs and flapping of wings myself, which is only the poor chicken's nervous system, my mother explained.a morning's felting certainly serves to dispel the cares and worries of everyday life awaay from such a simple scene and chat. May all go well with you, Becky and Don.I hope the pigs worked out well? K. Manning

[kittymanning]

Yes, I was one of the three sisters at the felting class with my wiry and feisty 85 year old mother on Feb 3rd. We each went home with a finished article after a very pleasnat time together with Becky. Ma shared her extensive knowledge of poultry with Becky, explaining in detail how to choke a chicken instantaneously, by dislocating the neck, painless to chicken, and easy once one gets the knack of it.No blood and a perfect job.I am not sure I could repeat the steps being a bit squeamish about such mattetrs and flapping of wings myself, which is only the poor chicken's nervous system, my mother explained.a morning's felting certainly serves to dispel the cares and worries of everyday life awaay from such a simple scene and chat. May all go well with you, Becky and Don.I hope the pigs worked out well? K. Manning