***PLEASE NOTE THE SLIGHTLY LONGER DAY – EXPERIENCE HAS SHOWN SLIPPERS REQUIRE TIME TO MATURE!!***
Join feltmaker Louise Curnin for a fun and energetic day of feltmaking where you will go home with a pair of gorgeous and toasty felt slippers. You’ll work off some calories but it will be worth it!
First you will create a template to fit your feet and then use this to create your own pair of wet-felted slippers.
This course is intended for those with a little bit of experience with feltmaking and it will require a bit of focus to finish your handmade slippers within the day. At least you can enjoy your hearty ArtisOn lunch safe in the knowledge that you’ll work it off!
At the end of the day you will be given details of a selection of different options for slipper soles which you will need to make them non-slip.
Please note there is a £8 material charge payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.
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
A large towel.
A plastic apron if you want to protect your clothes though we have some available.
Sharp scissors though some will be available.
A notebook and pencil.
Gloves if you have very sensitive skin
