Wednesday: Handmade Felting Techniques [Ages 15-Adult]
Category
Location
952 Alexander Rd.
Princeton Jct., NJ 08550
United States of America
Room Number: Studio
Summary
Teaching Artist: Nelly Kouzmina
Ages 15-Adult: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm: 6 sessions
October 16-December 4 [no class Oct 30; Nov 27]
$243 Member* | $270 Non-member
*Teens must be registered as Household members.
Materials fee: $25 to instructor on first day of class
Price increases on September 23
Description
Felt is one of the oldest known textiles and is perhaps one of the most unique and versatile fabrics available. Learn several methods for working with felt and discover the possibilities of its unique artistic properties. Each week you will complete a new project and learn progressively advanced techniques. You will make an accessory as you learn basic principles of wet felting, gain an understanding of color blend and composition as you create wall art, learn Shashiko stitch on felt as you form a mixed media composition, experiment with 3D felt as you work with resist to create a seamless accessory, learn about Nuno felt to create an accessory using silk and wool fibers, and finally combine felt and Shibori to create a 3D surface manipulation. Instructor will supply wool and other fibers.
Materials: bubble wrap; liquid soap; towels; pool noodle; scissors; apron (optional)
About the Teaching Artist
Nelly Kouzmina is a self-taught fiber artist who loves the process of felt-making, sometimes more than the results! Kouzmina loves to experiment with different fibers, objects, dyes, and more. For her, felting is a liberation, passion, and love. Nelly has won several awards including the 2014 Best in Fiber Show Award at Trenton City Museum at Ellaslie, the 2014 First place in Highland Park Art Show, and First place, Best in Show at New Hope Arts & Crafts Show. More on Nelly can be found here.
