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Join Instructor Fay Hodson Sunday March 1 from 10am - 4pm
Service Description
In this workshop we’ll be making a colourful, seamless felt project using a “resist” (barrier between layers of felt). The techniques learned in this class will provide you with a strong foundation for exploring felt-making further on your own. We’ll be covering: • A brief overview of how to make felt; • How to use resists to create hollow objects such as purses, bags and other vessels; • How to create beautifully complex colours by layering different colours of wool; • How to use shibori tying to create surface relief and reveal underlying layers of colour (for more experienced felters). Some experience with wet-felting will be helpful, but beginners will be able to work at their own pace by choosing a less complex project. We’ll work through the steps of completing the project together, but there will be lots of opportunity to use your own creativity to make a uniquely personal object. The instructor, will bring all the wool, fibre, upholstery thread, yarn, and resist material that you will need. Please bring: Notebook and pen, scissors, waterproof measuring tape or ruler, two bath towels (approximately 36 X 20 inches at least), a small tea towel, bar of soap, basin or bowl (shoe box size is good), large eyed sewing needle. If you have them, please bring wet-felting tools – rolling noodle (approx 20 inches), watering bulb (disposable plastic water bottle (500-700 ml) with small holes punched in lid will work), and a small cheese grater for grating soap. We’ll be using 24 inch wide bubble wrap (two 2X2 ft pieces – bubbles approximately 1 cm in diameter) - please bring it if you have your own supply. Fay will bring bubble wrap, rolling noodles, and felting supplies for those who need them. Please note: this workshop may be postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather – the instructor will be travelling from Cochrane. Be sure to check your email the morning of the workshop. This course is intended for adults. Some experience is advantageous for the full project but beginners can create a simple version.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Sheep Creek Arts Council Class Policy 1. A membership to the Sheep Creek Arts Council is required to participate in classes offered by the Council. Membership fees are non-refundable. 2. Full payment is a must to register for a class or workshop. E-transfer is the preferred method payment but cash, cheque, MasterCard or Visa and debt are also accepted. 3. If there are insufficient paid registrations and there is a need to cancel the class, students will be notified and will receive a full refund. 4. Should there be room in a class already in progress, new students are welcome to join. 5. Fees for classes and workshops missed because of an event beyond the control of the Arts Council (such as travel, road conditions, illness, weather or emergencies) cannot be refunded or credited to another class. 6. Arts Council cannot provide replacement or make up classes for classes missed. 7. Cancellations must occur at least two weeks prior to the date of the class or workshop to receive a refund. 8. Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies on the recommended supply list, when required, as well as such supplies as table coverings and paper towels to keep the facility clean. 9. Students are expected to use the provided plastic tablecloths to protect their workspace. Students are responsible for their own clean up. Receptacles are provided for clean up of acrylic, oil and watercolour paints. 10. Classes will start on time. 11. Arts Council reserves the right to adjust the class schedule, fee’s structure, and cancel or modify a class at any time. 12. Arts Council, its contractors and/or volunteers will not be held responsible for any losses, stolen property or personal injury that may occur while students are attending classes or workshops. 13. Arts Council is not responsible for artwork left in the facility. If any unclaimed artwork remains in the facility after a class or workshop is completed, it will be disposed of.
Contact Details
Sheep Creek Arts Council, Sunset Blvd SW, Diamond Valley, AB, Canada
scac@live.ca