COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Discover the joy of needle felting in this warm, beginner-friendly workshop, perfect for anyone looking to try a new craft. Working with 100% wool, you'll learn the basics of needle felting, including how to safely use felting needles, shape and sculpt wool, and build character and detail into your design. With step-by-step guidance throughout, you'll create your own animal portrait to display in a box frame. Choose from a selection of woodland and countryside animals, including a grey or brown donkey, hare, badger or fox. You'll create the animal's head and neck before mounting your finished piece in a box frame, ready to take home. All materials and equipment are provided, including a choice of backing colours for your frame. You'll also be able to take your felting pad and needles home, so you can continue your creative journey after the workshop. No previous experience is necessary - just come along, get creative and enjoy learning a rewarding new skill in a relaxed and supportive environment. Who is this workshop suitable Beginners and improvers What's included Wool felt slivers, wire and a pair of eyes. A needle felting pad and felting needles, which you will be able to take home with you at the end of the workshop. A white box frame and a choice of felt material for mounting. About the tutor Alyson Merrall has been a maker since childhood, working with many different mediums, including fabric and wool. She has been needle felting for over 5 years and is based in Milton Keynes. She has been a full time needle felting artist for over 2 years, running her own needle felting business, which is called Feltsewsoft. Alyson loves designing seasonal decorations and animals with their own unique personalities. She has been selling her designs for over 3 years and has her own spaces in 2 shops, Margo & Evie at Heart of the Shires and Margo & Evie at the Bell Plantation in Northampton. Alyson designs and makes everything herself, including her own needle felting kits. She loves helping others to discover the joy of needlefelting by sharing her experience and knowledge through teaching. Find out more about Alyson on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/feltsewsoft Instagram: https://instagram.com/feltsewsoft Location This workshop will take place in the Legge Room. The Legge Room is situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available to anyone who requires them. Free tea and coffee available