Wet Felted Vessels - Balaclava

Discover the relaxing and mindful art of wet felting with Sonja Fernando!

In this workshop, we will take some time to find creative flow and learn to felt sculptural 'vessels' - these are made from wool fibres and can be as thick and sturdy or as airy and ethereal as you choose. 

Heading home you will have created a sculptural piece you created using your hands, your imagination and your ancestral memories.

The journey of creating forms using wet felting is stepping back in time: Some of the earliest evidence of wet felting can be found in Asia. In Mongolia and Tibet nomadic herders discovered the insulating properties of felted wool for their clothing and tents. In ancient Egypt, wet felting was employed in the creation of clothing and furnishings. Similarly, the Sumerians, who inhabited southern Mesopotamia around 4500 BC, are believed to have been skilled felt-makers, and used the fabric for a variety of applications. Then in the following centuries, the Celts and shortly after the European artisans perfected their methods and created exquisite pieces, often richly coloured as the art of dying came into prevalence.

Who is this workshop suited to:- 

If you are looking for a creative day with fabulous people in a beautiful setting, this is for you. The workshop is beginner-friendly but anyone with previous experience is welcome and can stretch their skills further.
Equally if you are juggling a lot in life, this workshop is a delicious interruption to the busy and a balm to the silly season of rushing.This is your time to explore and create and play.

What you'll take home:-

Having had direct guidance from Sonja Fernando over the course of the workshop you will take home all the skills to create a sculptural vessel from wool fibres using wet felting techniques and your very own stunning vessel. Feel free to bring any adornments you'd like to add to your creation. 

What to bring:-

* Lunch                                                                                                                                                                                                              * Comfortable shoes - there's a fair bit of standing involved.                                                                                                                                       * A water bottle

All materials are provided, we ask that you bring an open heart and you will have everything you need. 

Tickets are $65  - please bring cash on the day.

We looks forward to creating with you!