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Felting Felted Hats from Alpaca Fleece | Introduction to Needle Felting | Needle Felted Alpaca
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| 101408 - Needle Felted Alpaca | ||||||||
 When: Oct. 14, 2008 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMClass Description: In a three hour session, students will create an adorable 6" alpaca in free-form needle felting. Students use a very sharp needle to shape wool roving and alpaca fleece. The techniques are applicable to a wide range of animals. Bring your lunch. Prerequisites or Class Prep: None Class Level: Beginner Fee: $35.00 + $20.00 materials Instructor: Anne Sockwell |
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| 111108 - Introduction to Needle Felting | ||||||||
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When: November 11 , 2008
10:30 am - 1:00 pm Class Description: Needle felting is a process using barbed needles to interlock wool fibers into a dense material. Learn how simple it is to make colorful designs using only a (very sharp) felting needle, roving and a piece of foam. Needle felting can be used to embellish clothing, hats and accessories, pillows, etc. In this workshop we’ll create a flat design to make an appliqué or small pouch from a sweater swatch. Note: needles are very sharp! Be sure to bring your glasses! Fee:$35.00 plus $20.00 kit fee (needles, foam, roving, sweater swatch Instructor: Anne Sockwell |
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| F201 - Felted Hats from Alpaca Fleece: 1-Day | ||||||||
| Suzanne Baker New dates coming 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (1/2 hr lunch, may brown bag) $55 + $50 for materials (a large metal tray, pattern, handout, 6-8 oz. hand-carded alpaca fleece) Minimum: 6 students You will learn how to create felted fabric from raw alpaca fleece. This process takes the raw alpaca fiber, along with hot soapy water and lots of agitation to bond the fibers together to produce a strong felted fabric. When the felting process is complete, you will learn how to mold the felt over a hat mold to create a hat style of your choice with short or wide brim. You will be taking a wet hat home to dry. Casual clothing recommended.
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