COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Capture the charm of winter wildlife and learn the art of needle felting in this warm, beginner-friendly workshop. Using 100% wool and simple needle felting techniques, you'll create a beautiful 3D robin with step-by-step guidance throughout. Along the way, you'll learn how to safely use felting needles, work with different wools, and sculpt wool into shape. Once your robin is complete, you can choose how to display it. Mount it in a frame, perch it on a decorative cotton reel, or add a hanging loop to create a festive ornament. You'll also have a selection of pine cones, berries and seasonal foliage to decorate your finished piece. All materials and equipment are provided, and you'll even take your felting pad and needles home so you can continue felting after the workshop. No previous experience is needed. Just come along, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed day of seasonal making. What's included 100% wool felting fibres, eyes, beak, felting needles and a felting pad to keep after the workshop. Choose to display your robin in a box frame, on a decorative cotton reel, or as a hanging ornament. Seasonal embellishments including berries, foliage, twigs and wood slices will be available, depending on your chosen display. All additional tools and materials, including scissors and glue, are provided. 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