Wet Felted Winter Wrap with Sonja Fernando - Balaclava

Make yourself a winter wrap as you explore the joyful and mindful art of wet felting with Sonja Fernando!

Join us for an immersive wet felting workshop where you'll create a luxurious, hand-crafted winter wrap under the expert guidance of a fabulous teacher. With small class sizes, you'll receive plenty of personal attention as you explore the rich textures and possibilities of felting. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this is a chance to craft something truly unique while enjoying a creative, hands-on experience.

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!

Wet felting is the process of creating felt fabric by applying moisture, soap, and agitation to wool fibres, causing the natural scales on the fibres to interlock and bind together, forming a dense material with as much or as little ornamentation we you choose. 

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 workshop 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 with a wonderful teacher in a relaxed atmosphere. 

What you'll take home:-

Having had direct guidance from Sonja Fernando over the course of the workshop you will take home your very own stunning piece. But as well, you'll take home all the skills to further create using wool fibres using wet felting techniques. Feel free to bring any adornments you'd like to add to your creation. 

Please note this is not your end product - colours and details will vary. 

Lunch:-

Did you know Sonja is a master in the kitchen as well?

Lunch will be provided and we're super excited to be offering one of Sonja's famous winter vegetarian soups. Expect something both delicious and deeply nourishing.

What to bring:-                                                                                                                                                                                                  
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. 

Early bird ticketing: $145 

General admission ticketing: $165

We look forward to creating with you!