Fee for each workshop: $235. Materials included. Morning tea/coffee provided.

Workshop 1: Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025

Workshop 2: Saturday and Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2025

Workshop 3: Saturday and Sunday, Sept 13 & 14, 2025

Times: 10.30 – 1.30

98 Trio Road, Kyneton

Bookings online or via email

https://www.trybooking.com/DAQTM

About this workshop:

Join us in Kyneton at The Trio Art Studio and Gallery

Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to mankind. The method of making felt has changed little over time, it is done by applying water, soap or fat, heat and friction to layers of animal fibre which create the matted fabric known as felt.

In this workshop, over two days you will create your own stunning A5 journal cover using the age-old techniques of felting and embroidery.

Day 1: Using the Nuno felting** method you will work on a woollen pre-felt with fine merino wool in your choice of colours to create a textured felt background for your journal cover.

Day 2: Embellish and personalise your felt using your choice of wool, embroidery threads, beads, buttons and found objects. * Trim and glue your felt onto the blank A5 journal provided. Add further details eg; ties.

This journal makes a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special.

This class is suitable for both beginners and those with experience.

All materials are included in the cost of this workshop.

* A selection of buttons, beads and found objects will be provided but, if you would like to, bring your own selection to add to your work.

** Nuno Felting with this method of felting you create a lightweight felt by bonding your fibres into another fabric such as a pre-felt or silk.

Requirements:

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, felting is a physical experience!

You will be using water, soap and elbow grease.

Please bring along an old towel, and apron if you wear one.

You will recieve a request to chose your coloured dyes for the day when you book.

Glenda is an artist and teacher with a life-long passion for the arts. She works in a variety of mediums including textiles, jewellery, paint and clay. Inspired by many things, Glenda includes walking in nature as an opportunity to gather and discover ideas.  She makes use of both natural, found & rescued treasures in her artwork.

In this workshop, Glenda will share her love of the age-old crafts of wet felting and embroidery. Wet felting is a process that allows the creator to manipulate sheep’s fleece into different forms and shapes, blending colours and textures to create works that can be both useful and artistic. She will also share her interest in embroidery, incorporating a variety of materials and fibres and embellishments.