Create a unique festive door wreath or table decorations with wool and sheep locks, which you will then embellish with a selection of seasonal decorative accessories to add you own personalise twist. This sesonal decoration can be resued and updated each year, by adding new trimmings to refreshing and restyle to match your chosen festive theme. We’ll round off the session with a festive glass of mulled wine & mince pie and raise a toast the season!

You can join this open session, alternatively why not book a fun day for a group of family & friends or as a festive works outing and make a day of it with lunch included for an additional £5 per person.*

During the workshop you will lean how to;

Prepare your fibres to create a great wreath base
Apply curly sheep locks to the base
Add seasonal trimmings
Use barbed needle to dry felt / needle felt the fibres together.

Please be Aware:

Needle felting / Dry felting involved using very sharp barbed needles. Care needs to be taken when working with the needle to prevent injuries - This technique is physical and involves prolonged repetitive action using your hands, therefore this may not be suitable for anyone with a RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome or frozen shoulder.

* We also off a shorter workshop option during which you wprk on pre-preared wreaths and focus on add the locks and trimming decorations if this suits your groups needs & interests. Please contact me to discuss your preferred option.

Wreath Workshop Testimonials

"Thanks for an enjoyable day, Emma. The wreath looked beyond my capabilities but, with your clear instructions and encouragement, proved to be attainable. I am delighted with the result and have added it to my festive display". ( Margaret)

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for a lovely day at our Christmas wreath-making workshop. I had never done any kind of felting activity before but you explained and demonstrated each step so clearly and I really enjoyed the needle felting. It was a lovely environment to work in and the wool and locks were such lovely materials to work with."

"Thank you for such an enjoyable day and for the delicious lunch too! I am delighted with my Christmas wreath, which looks beautiful in my home now and has received lots of compliments". (Rosemary E.)

Please read the Workshop Terms & Conditions carefully before booking to familiarise yourself with our Refund Policy, Use of Handouts & Designs, Photograghy & Recordings. By booking a place on our workshops you are agreeing to our Workshop Terms & Conditions. Thank you.

Festive Wreath

£68.00

Quantity

Do I need to be able to felt to attend this workshop?

No previous felting experience is required. All abilities are welcomed as this workshop is especially suited for beginners.

What is provided in the workshop?

All materials and equipment are provided. Illustrated handouts notes are offered to enable you to continue to practice what you learn during the workshop. We suggest you bring along a camera / camera phone to help your record the your work during the workshop.

Do I need to bring anything?

If you have a stash of yarns, fabric or other material, and which of us that love textiles doesn’t, do bring along any bits you'd like to incorporate into your work.

Should I wear specific types of clothing?

Wear old clothes and comfortable footwear. If you have a plastic laminated apron do bring it along to protect your clothing. We do have a selection of fabric aprons for your use.

How long is the workshop?

This is a half day workshop: 10am - 3:30ish. The workshop is schduled to end at 3:30pm however I have an additional half hour flexibility built in case we over run/depending on ability of group and to ensure you finish your wreath.

Participants are asked to arrive at 9:45am for a 10am start.

Do you cater for dietary restrictions?

Light refreshments are provided during all our workshops. We offer a selection of light refreshments that include traditional, herbal & fruit teas, coffee (de/caffeinated), squash and water to drink alongside sweet snacks (e.g. biscuits, flapjack, cake or seasonal fruit).

If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance, and we will make adjustments to cater for your need.
Where will the workshop take place?
This workshop will take place in my studio.
Venue: Silversoles Studio, 129 Hazelhurst Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6AG

Workshop Access
The studio is based at the end of my garden and accessed via a narrow side path and by crossing grass and hard standing areas. There is a small step up into the studio. We are currently having building work so the terrain may be uneven, please take care when walk to and from the studio.
How do I book?

You can book directly through the website by clicking on the ‘Add to Cart’ button. Course fees are payable in full to secure your place on the course.

Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis. The full amount of the workshop fee is payable in advance to secure a place on the course(s).

On purchasing a workshop place we will email to confirm your place on the course and send a copy of the workshop information sheet.

Do you have a waiting list for workshops?

Where workshops are over subscribed a waiting list system will operate. If/when a place becomes available we will contact those on the waiting list in order to offer a place. If we are unable to contact you within 24 hours, the place will be offered to the next person on the list. No payment will be taken until you have secured a place on the workshop.
By booking a place on our workshops you are agreeing to our Workshop Terms & Conditions.

What’s the refund policy?

Should you need to cancel your place on a workshop for any reason the following will apply. Cancellation 28+ days prior to the workshop, a 50% refund or substitute workshop are offered. Cancellations less than 28 days prior to the course, there are no refunds.

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop, then a full refund or replacement workshop will be offered.

Workshop Handouts & Designs

All workshop handout notes and designs provided are for private personal use only. Please respect the artist’s intellectual and creative rights and do not copy the notes / designs for publication, teaching or commercial gain.

Photography & Recordings

While we encourage you to bring a camera to record your work in progress, when taking photographs, please only record your work. We ask that you respect others work and privacy, and seek permission to photograph their work. Please do not take offensive if permission is refused. We politely ask that film recordings are not made during the workshop.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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