Basic Wet Felting
In this class you will learn the very basics of wet felting from how to choose the fibers, to good procedure for layout, felting and fulling. We will make a small sample slipper. The possibilities for felted items are just endless. A means to a much quicker finished end project that is durable, decorative and warm!
Supplies to bring to class:
Notebook and pen or pencil
Large thirsty towel
Plastic dish tub (will fit inside a double sink)
If you plan to felt a soap, bring a bar of soap or you can purchase hand made soap here at the shop
This is a HALF DAY class
COST - $40.00 plus a fiber supply fee of $5.00
CLASS SYLLABUS
WHAT IS FELT?
1. Felting through history
2. The anatomy of wool
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WOOL
1. Not all wool is created equal!
2. The right wool for the right job
a. Fast felting wools
b. Medium felting wools
c. Slow felting wools
HANDY EQUIPMENT TO HAVE ON HAND
PREPARING WOOL FOR FELTING
1. All kinds of carding, hand and commercial
2. Working with rovings and batts
LAYING OUT THE FIBERS
1. Directionality
2. Density
THE FELTING PROCESS
FULLING
SAMPLING
HOW TO MAKE A PATTERN FOR YOUR OWN SLIPPERS
IDEAS FOR FINISHES
FELTED SOAP????