In nature we can find a variety of interesting shells, pods and capsules, a rich source of inspiration for hollow felted forms. We can learn a lot from them in terms of architecture and stability, important features in felt making too.
In this workshop you will experiment with an organic hollow form, like a sea anemone.
The small size of the object requires a very fine and precise layout. This will make us aware of the essential details in handling our materials. You will notice how fibre combination and their direction, as well as the amounts of wool applied to different sections, influence the final shape from the very beginning of the felting process.
Often, you can change the character of the final felt object by modifying small details only in the initial setting, and achieve a variety of interesting forms, even starting with the same, relatively simple resist!
You can look forward to a playful, experimental 1-day-workshop and expect to make 1 or even a little "family" of objects, depending on your personal pace and felting experience.
Born in Jena, Germany, Dagmar Binder has always been fascinated by art especially drawing, painting and sculpture, design and most of all textiles. While studying fine art she discovered the versatility and sculptural potential of wool and how coloured fibres can be blended in painterly ways. Her organic looking creations are skillfully shaped by hand in a seamless three dimensional process that is practically waste free. For more information see
www.textillabor.de mail: dagmar@textillabor.de
Skill Level
Some previous felting experience is helpful, but beginners can also try their hand at it!
Cancellations: see Workshop Terms and Conditions.
In this workshop we will add 3-dimensional elements to a basic collar.
With special attention to fibre direction and combination of materials we'll create a well shaped item that perfectly fits the neck and shoulders and receives its individual character with 3d surface design.
You will practice on a smaller item, learn what to pay attention to when planning a garment, experiment with different forms and discover possibilities for other wearable items.
The necessary amount may vary, depending on size and amount of details. For a collar of 110 cm length:
Medium difficult
What's happening at this meeting for members:
10am - 1pm CRF Shop and Library ASHES Challenge
12.30pm Lunch
1pm 2025 Annual General Meeting
3pm Close
The ASHES Challenge entries will be judged.
Enjoy the CRF Christmas lunch.
After lunch we will hold the annual AGM when a new Committee will be appointed.
At the completion of this meeting the November Business Meeting will take place.
Registration is required. Payment can be done online when you register or by paying the invoice online or by direct deposit. You can also register and pay using the Wild Apricot Members app.
Canberra Region Feltmakers Inc
Meetings: Scout Hall, Kett Street Kambah, ACT
(next door to The Burns Club)
Post: PO Box 2159 Kambah ACT 2902
ABN: 16 718 242 055
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