Felt waistcoat workshop
Come and learn the ancient craft of wet felting!
Using techniques that have been used since our pre-historic ancestors, felt is considered a ‘pre-textile’ and is the oldest fabric on earth other than using animal skins
This is an in-depth workshop of 3 full days
We will learn how to process and card wool fibres, spending quite some time processing enough wool for one waistcoat
We will then felt 3 panels (one back panel amd two front panels)
On the third day we will sew the panels together to create a tailored garment especially for you.
You will use your preferences to create a design you feel happy with, and I will make a uniquely tailored pattern using your measurements so you leave the workshop with a beautifully tailored garment fit for your body.
Included:
•All wool needed
•Sheepskin Collar
•wooden buttons/horn toggles
•all sewing materials, felt materials required
•Snacks and tea
NOT included:
•lunch
• Felted wild wool collar
*please bring waterproofs incase of bad weather and slip on shoes like crocs
NOTE: this listing is for the deposit only, the full price for 3 full days and all materials is
£300
concessions available for those on low incomes (limited spaces available)
£100 booking fee
remaining £200 must be paid by 3 weeks before the course start date
DATES:
Currently for 2025 only
May 16th, 17th, 18th
This 3 day course will be in Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor.
There is an option to camp on the land where the workshop will be, either in tents or live-in van.
If you wish to camp you are welcome to arrive thursday 15th May in the evening to set up your camp and land.
We will have a fire to heat up the water for felting, which campers will be welcome to cook there evening meal on. It may be a good idea to bring your own camping cooking stove and equipment. There will be communal facilities available but they will be quite basic.
Felt waistcoat workshop
Come and learn the ancient craft of wet felting!
Using techniques that have been used since our pre-historic ancestors, felt is considered a ‘pre-textile’ and is the oldest fabric on earth other than using animal skins
This is an in-depth workshop of 3 full days
We will learn how to process and card wool fibres, spending quite some time processing enough wool for one waistcoat
We will then felt 3 panels (one back panel amd two front panels)
On the third day we will sew the panels together to create a tailored garment especially for you.
You will use your preferences to create a design you feel happy with, and I will make a uniquely tailored pattern using your measurements so you leave the workshop with a beautifully tailored garment fit for your body.
Included:
•All wool needed
•Sheepskin Collar
•wooden buttons/horn toggles
•all sewing materials, felt materials required
•Snacks and tea
NOT included:
•lunch
• Felted wild wool collar
*please bring waterproofs incase of bad weather and slip on shoes like crocs
NOTE: this listing is for the deposit only, the full price for 3 full days and all materials is
£300
concessions available for those on low incomes (limited spaces available)
£100 booking fee
remaining £200 must be paid by 3 weeks before the course start date
DATES:
Currently for 2025 only
May 16th, 17th, 18th
This 3 day course will be in Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor.
There is an option to camp on the land where the workshop will be, either in tents or live-in van.
If you wish to camp you are welcome to arrive thursday 15th May in the evening to set up your camp and land.
We will have a fire to heat up the water for felting, which campers will be welcome to cook there evening meal on. It may be a good idea to bring your own camping cooking stove and equipment. There will be communal facilities available but they will be quite basic.