Discover the beautiful possibilities of wet felting, where wool fibres are transformed into beautiful fabric using just water, soap, and a little friction.
In this friendly and creative session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wet felting while making a simple felted bag. This workshop is designed to guide you through essential techniques while encouraging creativity and design exploration.
Whether you're brand new to felting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers the perfect balance of structure and creative freedom and opens the door to more intricate and expressive felting projects in the future.
The benefits of joining the Guild
Click here to join the Guild - annual membership is $80 full or $70 concession.
Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
You will learn
- Preparing and laying out fibre for felting
- Creating designs with fibre and yarn
- Using a resist to make a one-piece felted bag
You will get
- Learn new techniques and tips for felting
- Felting tools will be available for use in the class
Appropriate for
Beginners welcome
What to bring
- 100 grams wool fibre, and up to 50 grams of fibre and/or yarn for decoration (can be purchased on the day)
- Bath towel, hand towel or kitchen cloth, small bucket, empty spray bottle, and a plastic bag to bring home your work
- Optional: any felting tools you enjoy using
What to wear
Casual and comfortable
Sue's interest in fibre arts was first fostered by her grandmother who taught her to crochet at the age of 6 years. She has been a felter for over 30 years, and is also an avid knitter and spinner.
She enjoys trying new felting techniques and experimenting with different fibres. Her proudest moment was when a cape she felted which included a diverse range of fibres was included in the Fashion Parade at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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Felting fundamentals
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