News
- As Heather heads to her next textile adventure to Nepal this week, you can read all about a recent trip to Latvia. Amazing photos and stories are on the blog.
- The White Fox Gallery has moved to its new spacious and airy home in the centre of Coldstream. Heather will once again offer workshops on felt scarves and wristwarmers (new!) in April, as well as a 2-day class on beautiful felted bags in May. Call the Gallery direct on 07980 402 755 for details and availability. Or have a look at their latest newsletter.
Inspired II - 7-28 May - Painswick
Inspired II is Heather's latest collaboration with felt artists, Sarah Brooker and Rosie Doyle. As part of the Stroud International Textile Festival, the touring exhibition visits the ACP Centre in Painswick, Gloucestershire from 7 - 28 May.
The first Inspired exhibition in Edinburgh last September was devised over two years to bring together felt makers across borders, and explore the diverse possibilities of working with wool.
Heather says, "The nature of wet felting enables the maker to work intuitively with fibres; blending not only the glorious, vividly coloured fleeces and fabrics, but the remarkably varying techniques of this flexible medium. Felted wool is soft and strong, abstract and pictorial, practical and imaginative. "
The first Inspired exhibition in Edinburgh last September was devised over two years to bring together felt makers across borders, and explore the diverse possibilities of working with wool.
Heather says, "The nature of wet felting enables the maker to work intuitively with fibres; blending not only the glorious, vividly coloured fleeces and fabrics, but the remarkably varying techniques of this flexible medium. Felted wool is soft and strong, abstract and pictorial, practical and imaginative. "
"This is the best exhibition I’ve seen in St Margaret’s. The presentation of all the felt works was wonderful. The diversity of works was inspiring and moving. Great work!"
Just one of many wonderful thoughts of visitors to the Inspired exhibition in September 2016 written in our Visitor Book. See also our Video.
Heather will exhibit a new wine wrap at Inspired II, as well as her scarves, cuffs and cowls.
Give a fantastic experience of creativity and crafting skills with a Feltmaking Workshop Gift Voucher. Gift Vouchers for Heather's popular workshops are now available. If you'd like more information, please get in touch.
Heather Potten is an excellent, skilled, patient and inspiring felt making teacher. I booked Heather at short notice for a one to one workshop and I absolutely loved it. Heather is very thorough and makes you feel that you are getting a real masterclass in the art of felt making. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and ensuring that when you leave you should be equipped to carry on developing your own work. I am so looking forward to working with Heather again and enjoying her calm, beautiful work space. Thank you Heather, you're an inspiration!
LYNN, MARCH 2017
Heather Potten is an excellent, skilled, patient and inspiring felt making teacher. I booked Heather at short notice for a one to one workshop and I absolutely loved it. Heather is very thorough and makes you feel that you are getting a real masterclass in the art of felt making. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and ensuring that when you leave you should be equipped to carry on developing your own work. I am so looking forward to working with Heather again and enjoying her calm, beautiful work space. Thank you Heather, you're an inspiration!
LYNN, MARCH 2017
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