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Fiber Arts | Felting: Painting with Wool using Wet Felting Techniques

$95.00

Wet felting fun!

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Join us for a creative time around wool and fellowship!
In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the ancient art of wet felting — the process of loose wool becoming a fabric (felt). This textile art technique has been used for millenniums in the making of rugs, clothing, and homes (yurts).
Instructor Sylviane Collier will demonstrate the technique, taking you step-by-step through the project and providing guidance along the way so you may enjoy the creative process and let your inner artist take the lead.

First you will create your own picture by layering wool fibers (you will have a wide selection of dyed merino wool to choose from) to finish with the binding of all the fibers using a wet felting technique.

We will use bamboo mats, water and soap for the felting process. It is not a messy process, just a wet one. Towels will be provided.
Each student will create a one-of-a-kind 8”x 8” “painting.” Images of flowers, landscapes and animals will be provided for inspiration. Students are also welcome to bring their own.
A material fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class.
No prior experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome!
All materials included.

• Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

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Fiber Arts | Felting: Painting with Wool using Wet Felting Techniques
Select a date from the drop-down menu.
A material fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class.

San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • team@sandiegocraft.org

This course may be held outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers so you can adjust to the studio temperature.
• Bring water/beverage and a snack if you need to be comfortable.
• Wear comfortable clothes.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 4 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Sylviane Collier is a fiber artisan, lifelong maker, and enthusiast of all things handmade. She strives to bring creativity into everything she does. Originally from Switzerland, Sylviane discovered the magic of wet felting over 20 years ago and quickly fell in love with working with wool. Since then, she has continued to explore the world of fiber arts, experimenting with materials, techniques, and new ways of creating. For Sylviane, making is even more meaningful when it’s shared. She loves sharing the joy of making and the sense of accomplishment that comes from creating something by hand. “Everyone has a creative spark—and sometimes all it takes is a little time, a handful of beautiful materials, and your hands to bring it to life.”