Fabulous Felt Pots!
Workshop with Liz Clay
Saturday 28 September, 10.30am - 3.30pm
£80
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: All Abilities
Join MAKE Southwest Maker Member and textile artist, Liz Clay, for a one-day wet felt workshop where you will make a 3D felt pot.
This workshop will explore the diverse qualities of selected British wools to create characterful 3D felt pots.
Wet felting and resist techniques will be taught. The result? Wild and woolly or simply sophisticated…entirely your choice!
All materials and equipment will be provided.
This workshop is open to all abilities and no previous experience of wet felt or textiles is necessary.
Participants must be aged 16 years or older.
About Liz
Textile artist Liz Clay creates hand felted fabrics for haute couture and one off pieces to commission. She trained in visual arts and textile design at Bath School of Art and Design in the late 90s. Since then her professional career has focused entirely on felt making process and material research of wool. British wool plays a significant role in her designs. Inspired by the textures and natural colours of this sustainable and beautiful material her research knowledge and practice embody a trademark fascination for the translucent potential of British wools. Collaborations with haute couture and private commissions present a diverse portfolio of unique items recognised nationally and internationally.
Author of ‘Nuno Felt’ Liz teaches and exhibits internationally. Work is held in public and private collections worldwide.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.