Day 3 of this workshop will be October 9

This workshop will be an investigation into creating new textile fabrics. We will look at using fabrics of varying weights and densities to create subtle and interesting textures on the surface of fine felts, and use stitch to enhance design and add more dense fabrics to build on the design. The textiles created may then be combined to form a coat or skirt or wall hanging as desired.

Requirements:-

• 3m x 1.2m bubble wrap
• 1m x 1m bubble wrap
• 1.2m broomstick sized dowel
• 2.75m polyester voile
• 1m polyester voile
• several old towels
• sprinkle bottle (can be a milk bottle with FINE holes in lid)
• bar soap
• tape measure
• paper and pen
• plastic jug
• bucket
• Pins and sewing needles
• Scissors
• Materials:-
• Fancy sewing threads
• A range of wool slivers in various microns if you have them (eg fine merino, merino X, Leicester, Polwarth, Corriedale, Romney)
• A variety of fabrics in silks/ cottons, varying from light tissue silks and voiles, very open weave fabrics through to heavier fabrics which may be considered ‘not suitable for felting’.
• Any other fibres, fancy bits you may like to experiment with.

NOTE:- THE TUTOR WILL HAVE A VARIETY OF FABRICS AND WOOLS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT VARYING PRICES.

About your Tutor - Phillipa Rooke

Phillipa Rooke is a feltmaker from Brisbane, whose primary focus is on hand-dyeing fine fabrics, wool and silk fibre, and threads for the making of nuno, or lightweight, felt often used for garments.
Phillipa has been teaching feltmaking for the past 20 years.
Phillipa first started felting in 1982. Since then she has taught and exhibited extensively, and been instrumental in setting up two felting groups. Phillipa teaches classes for Flying Arts, high schools, TAFTA Forums, small studio groups, and private classes at home and away.
Her current practice reflects her passion for fine felts with fabrics and includes an exploration of the appropriate use of coarser wool breeds.

Please note that the price for all QSWFA Workshops is now $60 members and $80 non-members per day.

For any queries regarding workshops please contact Phillipa Rooke
Ph 3369 2003 | Email : phillipa@powerup.com.au

Enrolment forms are available from www.qldspinners.org.au