Make a warm lustrous scarf which is beautifully fine. We will explore a method of laying out wool fibres for a fineness in the finished fabric, and learn how to manage silk tops for felting onto the surface.

Requirements:-

200cm x 60cm bubble wrap
200cm x 60cm old cotton sheeting
60cm length of broomstick size dowel
150cm length of fine wool sliver (300cm if sliver is not thick)
50gm silk tops
Several old towels
Steam iron (not essential)
Sprinkle bottle (plastic milk bottle with FINE holes in the lid)
Cake of soap
Plastic bag

I will have fine wool sliver and silk tops available on the day. Please phone me on 3369 2003 if you cannot access any of the other requirements.

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