 
Learn beautiful techniques as well as making lovely christmas gifts
30th November 2008
Sunday 11am to 4pm
A one day workshop with a short break for lunch (£55*)
Felt making is an ancient textile construction method, easily mastered.
In this workshop we will be learning the techniques for wet felting.
Students will make a variety of organic shapes from wool tops, including: flowers, stamens, leaves, stems and other forms. These can be embellished with stitch, beads and yarn. A selection of pin backs, hair grips and other jewellery findings will turn your creations into beautiful, wearable corsages.
I will supply the dyed wool fleece, soap, beads and other tools needed for felting and embellishment. However, feel free to bring along your own collection of buttons, beads, and yarn.
A waterproof apron is also a good idea to keep your clothes dry!
Taught by Juju Vail.
Like many knitters, I’ve always loved making things. As a child I couldn’t find anyone to teach me to knit or crochet so I worked it out from instruction books.
My first completed project was a crocheted Italian flag for a geography project, when I was nine. I’ve never looked back.
After studying fashion and knitwear design in Montreal, I began a business designing and making hand knits that sold across Canada and the United States.
In 1990, I came to the UK and did an MA in textile design at St. Martins. Since graduating, I have taught and written books on many textile practices.
Most recently I have been working with beads and published a book called Creative Beading.
I chronicle my creative passions daily on my blog, jujulovespolkadots. Currently, I am fascinated by altering new and vintage ready-made clothing and planning a book on that subject.
I am passionate about combining felted, knitted, and crocheted wool with glass beads. The results show a vibrancy of colour and contrast of textures like no other craft
To sign up to any classes, please call or stop by the shop
*Please note for this class there is an additional £5 materials fee payable to Juju at the first class. Classes are held in the shop. Maximum of 7 students per class. 100% deposit is required at registration.
Cancellation policy
Full refund of deposit will be given for cancellations made up to 2 weeks prior to the first day of scheduled class. After this time, refunds will be given only if the spot can be filled by another student. Please be considerate.
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