Felt Pot Workshop
Felt a stunning pot, starting with a ball!
Service Description
This workshop uses an exciting new method to create a large felt pot. Unlike our felt bowl workshop which uses the flat resist method, with this technique the bowl is formed around a ball. As an additional twist, the external pattern is laid up directly onto the ball since one of the final acts will be to turn the bowl inside out. Your design is placed around the ball before adding fibre layers in small amounts on top, much like a papier-mâché technique and it is kept wet by spraying with warm soapy water throughout. Once the fibre layers are complete your felt pot is encased in thin plastic and some tights (to secure the layers) before sessions of bouncing the ball on the table surface commences. This is when the fun truly starts! After a few sessions of bouncing and hand felting we have the exciting moment of turning your pot the right way around to reveal your pot design! The felt pot workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and also people with some experience of felting who are curious to learn a new technique. This is a full day workshop from 9:30am to 5pm to ensure there is plenty of time for a relaxing session. During the day you will be guided through the felting process, the handling of the wool fibres, and use of a resist to create your own unique 3D bowl. We will have a number of sample bowls available to help inspire you and our experienced tutor will ensure you have lots of fun. Attendance numbers are kept small (just 6 in a workshop) to ensure you are given one-on-one time and attention to explore your creativity, so by the end of your session, you will not only have learnt a new skill but have completed your handmade pot. Materials and Equipment When you are bouncing your ball, some soapy water inevitably flies around so a waterproof apron will be provided. A range of coloured wool fibres are available to make your pot. All other materials and pieces of equipment needed for wet felting one pot will be provided. In this full day workshop you will be provided with everything you need - just bring yourself. A home-cooked lunch is included, along with plentiful hot and cold drinks, and cakes! Dates: Sunday 25 May Saturday 2nd August
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION If you cancel the booking, we reserve the right to impose cancellation charges as follows: Ten (10) days or more before the date of the Workshop, Larkswold will work with you to move the booking to an alternative date or workshop (subject to any additional charges that may apply resulting from the alternative date or workshop chosen). Suppose an alternative date or workshop cannot be agreed upon at the time of cancellation. In that case, Larkswold will issue you with a credit to the value of the Workshop (“Workshop Credit”), which you can use towards the cost of an alternative workshop of your choice (subject to availability) and which shall be valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue. If you fail to rebook an alternative workshop within this period, all rights are forfeited; To cancel, you just need to let us know. The easiest and most effective route is to contact us on 0800 999 1914 or e-mail us at hello@larkswold.com. To see our full terms and conditions, go to the About Us tab on our website.
Contact Details
Larkswold Ltd, Moreton-in-Marsh, UK
0800 999 1914
hello@larkswold.com