Learn to Felt - An Introduction

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 - 2/ 2:30pm. 

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.

Under 16s Tickets

Under 16 MUST be accompanied by a full fee paying adult. Children aged 12 and over are welcome, unfortunaely we can not cater for children under 12 years on open access classes where other members of the public are booking. If you would like a workshop for younger children / you & your children /or a childrens group please contact me as I'm happy to arrange a bespoke session.

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.

 

 

"What a fantastic day! It was so fun + you really helped us to get a great result. I would love to take it further, as I have really got the bug now!" Jackie C

"I had a wonderful time. Great pace and fantastic support from Emma." Susannah T

"I have throughly enjoyed the whole day. Never really appreciated what's involved. Emma is a wonderful teacher and I felt completely at ease - 5 stars!"Julie W.

"A comprehensive workshop - clear explanation and careful guidance through each stage of the process. Made a sample and a picture, now I feel confident to have a go again myself. Thank you, really enjoyed it and feel inspired." Becky

"Excellent session. Very good guidance and support throughout." Hayley

"Great fun. An opportunity to learn a new achievable skill. Emma is a great teacher - encouraging and helpful while allowing me to experiment." Kate

"Thank you Emma for a wonderful day! There was nothing I could fault with the course; it was a perfect gift, which not only made memories, but provided a personal and unique product to take home. I highly recommend trying this out, but a word of caution to anyone with fibromyalgia, or similar ailments - it does require a bit of a workout and may leave you tired and achy. That being said, it was worth the pain!" Libby

"The Introduction to Felting workshop was fantastic. Emma was super informative and thoroughly explained the process of creating felt. I liked the fact that the group made our felt creations in steps together alongside Emma. We were also given the creative freedom throughout the workshop - creating two felt pieces (one alongside Emma and one by ourselves). If we got stuck at any point Emma was on hand to help, but also an instruction sheet was provided alongside other resources, which was very helpful to refer to if needed. Coffee and biscuits were also provided, which is always a bonus! We absolutely loved the workshop, and would like to book on to more!" Imogen

"A brilliant introduction into the amazing world of wet felting. Extremely well organised and delivered. Thoroughly enjoyable and Emma a great tutor." Jennifer C.

"Emma ran an excellent course. She was extremely accommodating to find a date that suited me and my family members to be able to attend to celebrate my birthday. She was very generous with her time and materials, allowing us to stay an extra 1/2 hr as we hadn't quite finished. At the end she also very kindly gave me a gift, so as to be able to continue doing some felting at home. I would highly recommend Emma's course, which is located in a lovely studio at the end of her garden. To anyone who is interested in trying a different craft; nothing is too much trouble for Emma and we all had a great time." Sarah

"Had a wonderful time being introduced to the world of felt making. Emma was a very good teacher demonstrating and advising on the processes involved. Any disappointments were caused by my lack of expertise in anticipating results of my offerings but my mistakes were excellent learning curves for future developments. I came home with two pieces of work and a mind buzzing with future ideas and activities. Another new skill to explore and develop, thanks to Emma's enthusiasm for wool felting. Thank you Emma." Joan S

"What a great 4 hours and it flew! The whole process seemed very daunting but I needn’t have worried. Everything was demonstrated step by step and explained in a way that was easily understood. Emma was very patient and offered a lot of advice. We were given written instructions which were very easy to follow along with the websites for different stockists of materials. As it turned out 4 hours wasn’t long enough to do a ‘sample’ piece and one on our own. However, Emma kindly extended the course by 30 mins which gave us enough time to finish our own work of art! Having completed a piece, it does give you the confidence to do other similar pieces on your own but also to try other forms of wet felting. You don’t need to be good at art, just an imagination and if you don’t feel confident enough, there are always photos etc. that you can use as inspiration. Will definitely be booking another course. 4 hours well spent. "Liz

"Loved it! Emma was really friendly and helpful. Already ordered my own fleece- I’ve got the bug!" Ruth

"A most enjoyable day! Emma’s studio was warm and welcoming and was a lovely space in which to work. Emma was an excellent tutor, explaining each stage of the feltmaking process clearly and answering any questions that arose along the way. She provided a fantastic array of materials and taught us techniques for using them to best advantage and during the day we were able to produce a small test piece and a larger piece to our own designs. Throughout the course she kept us supplied with drinks and biscuits and at the end provided us with a handout summarising the different steps and also names of suppliers should we wish to have a go at home..which I most certainly will!" Chris

"An extremely enjoyable course delivered in a simple and clear way. Each stage was explained thoroughly and was backed up with further comments during the proceedings. Advice for improvement or alternative yarns/embellishments was also given. A truly inspirational experience." Margaret

"Excellent course. Emma was a wonderful teacher and kind and helpful with all the participants. We were given a thorough grounding on how to ‘wet felt’ and were able to produce lovely samples. I really enjoyed the day, and would highly recommend it. Thank you Emma. " Anne B.

"I was really impressed with the outcome of my two pieces of work, I was not expecting to achieve so much, Emma was very welcoming, organised in how she had planned the Course, clear in her explanations and was there encouraging us at each stage. It was a small group so I felt comfortable and free to ask questions, the venue itself is bright and airy and full of different coloured wools and other textiles, the choice of colours are amazing and I felt as if I had walked into a Textiles Store I wanted them all. I really enjoyed this Course, Emma had on display previous projects and they in themselves are an encouragement for future Workshops so I am looking forward to attending more sessions." Sonia

"Wonderful few hours with excellent tutor. Emma’s workshop is like a treasure trove and we were able to browse through her chests of treasure to select oddments that integrated to our pieces. Emma herself is a great tutor …. There when needed but gave us opportunity to play with techniques to build confidence. I will certainly be returning for more!" Lesley

"Really enjoyed the course on Saturday, thank you for an excellent introduction to a new hobby! I attached a photo of the final 'Northern Light' picture, I was amazed at how the various embellishments 'popped out' when the fleece was finally fully dry. I may well see you on a course in the future!" Sue