An example of a workshop with Jan Waller...
Felt Art Workshops with Jan Waller
Felted Landscape
The process of making felt seems to naturally lend itself to creating images of nature. Very much like watercolour paints, the layering of different coloured roving can produce a beautiful spectrum of subtle colours and hues.
Come and spend a day with Jan “painting” a landscape in felt – this is a great class for felt makers of all abilities and experience – when we paint with felt, we tend to break the rules a little – so beginners are very welcome!
Jan will take you through the process of laying out a composition using roving to create a landscape which they will then felt into unwoven cloth. She will show you how adding more other materials like silk, muslin and yarn can add texture and light.
On day 2 you will finish felting your work and Jan will show you how she embellishes her work further with needle felting and embroidery to add detail and create depth.
Students are encouraged to bring an image for inspiration – perhaps a holiday photo or postcard of a Monet painting, or a drawing from a sketchbook, or an image that just speaks to you – this will be your starting point to get the creativity flowing.
2 day – 12 hours
Group Size – Maximum 15, 10 – 12 ideal
Age and Ability Range – Unless specified as a class specifically for children, Jan’s classes are aimed at 14 years and over. Unless stated otherwise Jan’s courses are suitable for beginners, an interest in creating art is essential! Jan would like to be informed of any particular educational needs a student has prior to the course.
Material Requirements for Jan Waller Class
Pre felt – (uncarbonised from New England Felting Supplies) a piece aprox 24” x 24” – or thereabouts
http://www.feltingsupply.com/shop/Item/3000-Uncarbonized-Prefelt
Merino tops in a variety of colours, silks, embellishments, Angelina fibre etc
Bubble Wrap
Towels
Palm washboards and mesh
Ball brausers (or substitute with spray bottle or water bottle with holes punched in the lid)
Olive oil soap
Bowls
Scissors
Paper
Pencils
Embroidery threads in a variety of colours – to complement your merino
Embroidery needles
Students are welcome to bring along materials to try and felt into their work, natural yarns, fruit and vegetable mesh bags, natural gauzy fabrics, velvets – Jan welcomes experimentation!
Jan will bring examples of her work and some of her personal fibre stash to classes.
Jan’s Fee - $500.00 per day and expenses including travel and accommodation if required
