During this day workshop you will create your very own unique seamless felt hat from pure wool. Choose to make an elegant style or a quirky unusual design. Felt making techniques enable you to make a hat without any seams or stitching in a multitude of colour options and styles. During this day you will learn:
– How to make a Hat
– How to lay out your wool to obtain a smooth surface to your felt
– How to create folds, pleats and points
– How to add surface decoration
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Some equipment is provided but please bring the following with you:
Two towels
Sharp scissors
Plastic carrier bag
A bamboo rolling mat
Also, if you do happen to have your own hat block at home, please bring it with you as it will reduce the need for sharing.