Saturday 2nd November 2024
FELT AMULET POUCH : 
Felt and embellish. 
Just one place remaining 
Spend the day enjoying a variety of techniques to create your own Amulet Pouch Bag. What’s in a name? What is an Amulet bag? Historically it was simply a small bag or pouch to contain something precious or treasured. Today it can be for whatever you would like it to be. I keep pieces of sea glass as a memory from a special beach I have walked on. As they jangle around you get a very soothing sound. 
This workshop will give you the skills to make 3d  felt in miniature rather than a large felt pouch. Learn how to lay out your wool to take into account the smaller scale and unusual shaped templates. 
We will cover how to create a fringe during the laying out process. This could be curly wool locks or wool tassels you make. Alternatively add fancy threads or yarns at this stage. 
During this relaxing workshop we cover a variety of techniques. We will begin the day by creating a wet felt small pouch using the resist method. During the feltmaking process I will show you different ways of adding surface pattern and texture. There will be a choice of templates to choose from in a variety of shapes. These can be organic shapes, uniform sided shapes or podlike shapes. 
While the pouch is drying I will show you a variety of ways of making tassel style embellishments using threads,wool yarn and natural plant fibre to add to your pouch.
I will then show you how to needlefelt small decorative beads of varying shapes that can be added to your pouch to dangle from various points.
I will have a wide selection of glass style beads, buttons and embroidery threads for you to use. I will demonstrate a variety of ways of adding these to your pouch as a fringe or decoration. 
We will then attach everything to the felt pouch and attach a cord as a way of hanging around your neck or a shorter cord to hang from a hook . Alternatively I will bring a selection of small driftwood pieces  which you could attach as a hanger instead of a cord. 
You will go home with a highly decorative pouch to keep your own Amulet or treasures in. It could be used in many other ways too such as  containing dried seed heads or feathers. 
Of course the choice is yours, if you don’t feel you want to embellish your felt you don’t have to. You are welcome to make a second small piece instead. 
This workshop is suitable for new beginners as well as those  with some experience. 
I will provide all the materials and most equipment. You will need to bring:
Sharp scissors 
Beading needle 
General embroidery needle( large eye will help)
Two towels 
Packed lunch
 
I will provide endless tea and coffee, biscuits and afternoon cake.
Please remember to bring your own packed lunch.
 
This workshop is a relaxing day of mixed methods to produce a finished piece of feltwork that can be referred back to for reference when creating your own work in the future. It allows you to sample a wide variety of methods all in one day. Come with an open mind and enjoy the process.
 
One day workshop includes all materials, most equipment and tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. £75 per person
 
Times: Starts at 10am finishes 4pm (ish)
 
Location: Snainton Village Hall, North Yorkshire
 
Refreshments: Coffee, tea, cake & biscuits provided
 
Lunch: Please bring your own packed lunch(20 min lunch break).
 
Equipment: Most equipment is provided but please bring your own Scissors, two towels, notebook/pen.
 
Terms and Conditions of booking a workshop with me:
By booking a place on a workshop you will be accepting the terms and conditions and cancellation policy.
All participants of the workshop do so at their own risk.
Parking is on private property, parking is at your own risk, I accept no responsibility for any damage. I suggest you consider insurance to cover any eventualities.
 
Sorry but the workshops are Adults only.
 
Cancellation Policy:
 
If I Cancel:
Whilst every care is taken to ensure all workshops take place as scheduled, please accept that on a rare occasion a workshop may require cancelling or rescheduling. This could be for many reasons, health and weather are just two. On that occasion I will always refund your payment or on request carry it forward to another date.
 
 
However, I cannot take any responsibility for any associated travel or accomodation costs incurred. I would suggest you consider travel insurance to cover such a situation. Thank you.
 
If you cancel: 
All payments are non-refundable. If you have paid and cancel for any reason I will readvertise your place. If it is filled I will refund you less £5 admin costs. 
If I am unable to refill your place as it is late notice, I am very sorry but I will be unable to make any refund. Thank you for your understanding.
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