Beginners Felting Workshop Series - Now Open !
We are excited to announce the launch of our Beginners Felting Workshop Series!
This series includes 4 specially designed workshops, each hosted by our experienced feltmakers. Whether you are completely new to felting or curious to explore a new creative skill, these sessions are a perfect place to start.
Each workshop will guide you step-by-step through a unique project, allowing you to learn fundamental techniques while creating something beautiful with your own hands.
This series includes 4 specially designed workshops, each hosted by our experienced feltmakers. Whether you are completely new to felting or curious to explore a new creative skill, these sessions are a perfect place to start.
Each workshop will guide you step-by-step through a unique project, allowing you to learn fundamental techniques while creating something beautiful with your own hands.
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Wet Felted Flower with Jo - 18 April (Sat) 1pm - 4pm (Event ends)
Our member, Jo will go through how to make a variety of flowers including a rose, lily and camellia using a basic wet felting technique, which you can make into a brooch or use as an embellishment on a hat, bag or that special project!
Making Wet Felted Jewellery with beads and cords with Margot & Rita - 20 June (Sat) 1pm - 4pm (Event ends)
Margot and Rita have paired up to show participants how to make and use wet felted beads and cords to make their own jewellery. A great introduction into wet felting, designing and creating your own pieces.
Making comforting felted hearts with Alice - 15 August (Sat) 1pm - 4pm
There is nothing quite like wool as a medium for bringing comfort. Through the Heartfelt Community Project, founded by the artist Wendy Bailye, where wool felted hearts are created and shared as symbols of care, hope, and compassion. These hearts provide comfort to recipients, and the felting process itself supports emotional wellbeing for makers.
Let's make the comfort 3D hearts for someone in need and share them freely with the local community.
Let's make the comfort 3D hearts for someone in need and share them freely with the local community.
Materials list for members who prefer to bring their own
- 1-3 colours of Merino wool (19 micron or below) , 50g in total;
- Small amount of silk fibres;
- Around 140g wool filling for the felted heart (you can bring cleaned old wool that you no longer use);
- Towel;
- Tulle net at least 40cm x 45cm;
- Olive oil soap;
- Container for water at least 500ml ;
- Bubble wrap at least 50cm x 80cm;
- Needle and thread that match the wool color; and
- A pair of sharp scissors.
- 1-3 colours of Merino wool (19 micron or below) , 50g in total;
- Small amount of silk fibres;
- Around 140g wool filling for the felted heart (you can bring cleaned old wool that you no longer use);
- Towel;
- Tulle net at least 40cm x 45cm;
- Olive oil soap;
- Container for water at least 500ml ;
- Bubble wrap at least 50cm x 80cm;
- Needle and thread that match the wool color; and
- A pair of sharp scissors.
Make a small Pod or Vessel with Jane - 17 October (Sat) 1pm - 4pm
Discover the magic of felting in this relaxed and creative workshop! You’ll learn how to craft your very own small pod (just like the one pictured) while picking up the essential skills to get you started on your felting journey.
Cost of each workshop:
$40 for non members including felting kit or for VFI members who would like to use the kit.
$30 for VFI members who bring their own materials (list can be provided by host on request)
To provide a smoother registration experience, all bookings are now made through our new TidyHQ platform, the link is as below:
https://vfi.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events
When you register for an event, you will be directed to TidyHQ to complete your payment securely by debit or credit card.
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact our Treasurer by email ([email protected]), and we will provide further instructions for you.
Thank you for helping us transition to the new platform !
Location: St. James Hall, Cnr Burke Road. & High St. Glen Iris
Flyer available for download:
$40 for non members including felting kit or for VFI members who would like to use the kit.
$30 for VFI members who bring their own materials (list can be provided by host on request)
To provide a smoother registration experience, all bookings are now made through our new TidyHQ platform, the link is as below:
https://vfi.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events
When you register for an event, you will be directed to TidyHQ to complete your payment securely by debit or credit card.
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact our Treasurer by email ([email protected]), and we will provide further instructions for you.
Thank you for helping us transition to the new platform !
Location: St. James Hall, Cnr Burke Road. & High St. Glen Iris
Flyer available for download:
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