V1 Needle Felted 3D Bee Picture
Available spots
COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: This is a needle felting workshop for adults, which is suitable for adult beginners. No previous experience is required. This is an opportunity to experience the joy and fun of needle felting in a relaxed and nurturing environment. You will learn the basics of needle felting, with information on equipment and materials. You will be making a 3D bee, with legs and wings on a felt backing. You will learn how to frame your picture in a 3” embroidery hoop, add button/charm flower embellishments and complete with a felt backing. You will learn the basics of needle felting, including the use and safety of felting needles, felting wool types and how to sculpt wool. TUTOR INFORMATION: 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 MATERIALS PROVIDED: A needlefelting pad and felting needles for you to keep. You will be able to choose from a selection of wool felt material in different colours. Yellow, black and white wool, wings and a 3” embroidery hoop. There will be a selection of flower embellishments you can sew or glue onto your picture. Scissors, glue and any additional tools will be provided for use in class. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Refreshments (such as teas and coffees only) available on site. LOCATION: This workshop will take place in either the Drawing Room, Legge Room or Studio 15 - rooms, which are situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available to anyone who requires them.
Upcoming Sessions
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Contact Details
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, UK
01908 501214
admin@westburyartscentre.co.uk