As part of INSPIRED, Heather Potten is offering two magical workshops for beginners - Felt Wall Art and 3D vessels - as well as a stunning Masterclass for more experienced makers. Heather offers a full demonstration of blending wools, using other fibres, laying out the felt, designing templates and fine finishing. She helps participants create their own designs, and encourages them to experiment with colour and texture.  Her workshops are renowned for being intensive and energetic, and also fun. 

 INSPIRED WORKSHOP

Colour and Texture | Felt Wall Art (Beginners +)

A handmade felt workshop focusing on design and texture in wall art

Thursday 15 September 2016
2pm - 5pm
Gallery 2 St Margaret's House Edinburgh

Cost £45 (includes all materials)

This workshop explores the use of silk and merino prefelts to create unique designs in felt wall art, adding glorious texture and colour.

 In this workshop you will
. learn wet-felting techniques
. work with merino and other fibres
. experiment with colour and texture
. apply finishing techniques to ensure quality results
. design a fine felt wall hanging.

Suitable for Beginners

Heather offers a full demonstration of blending wools, using other fibres, laying out the felt, designing templates (if appropriate) and, uniquely, fine finishing. She helps participants create their own designs, and encourages them to experiment with colour and texture.

Heather’s workshops are renowned for being intensive and energetic, and also fun.

"Amazing class. Opened my eyes to many more possibilities with silks. Thank you."

“The most intensive workout I have done for a LONG time … ending up with a beautiful item of functional clothing and toned arms. A great workshop.”

"I love Heather's felting workshops!  She puts you completely at ease and gently encourages you through a thorough felting demonstration to create amazing things."

“Heather is a wonderful teacher … can’t wait ‘til my next class.”

“Very professional and enjoyable. Friendly group, and I learnt so much which I can build on. Loved it!

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Vibrant colours and dynamic textures.