Come along and learn a new skill in a relaxed and friendly environment. Textile workshops run every Sunday and Wednesday Weaving Workshops run from 7-9pm every week. Techniques include feltmaking, dyeing, spinning, bead weaving and box loom weaving, see below for the wonderful selection of workshops available, pay online and you will receive a letter of confirmation. For more details.
take a look at www.beetlefelt.co.uk  Please feel free to contact us for more details - 0161 881 6309 or 0777 240 9308 or beetlefelt@googlemail.com

From her studio in Chorlton, Carol designs and makes the felt for her products using innovative and unusual felt making techniques. Carol is particularly interested in inventing new and exciting felt that utilises the unique qualities of wool. Each piece is individually made with particular attention to detail so that you can be sure that your handcrafted item is unique. She is a highly skilled textile artist making and selling hand made one-off products to commission.
Why not learn the art of weaving and join us on the Wednesday Weaving Workshops from 7-9pm. Book onto a series of four workshops costing just £40, to gain a more in depth knowledge of
Bead weaving,
Basket weaving,
Braiding and
Box loom weaving. http://www.beetlefelt.co.uk/booking.htm  

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk for more details.

 

 

Basket weaving Wed 3rd, 10th, 24th February and 3rd March 2010

We shall start by cutting, folding and preparing the strips to weave. The first week you will need painting overalls as we shall be splashing paint around to decorate the corrugated card. You will be shown step by step how to weave together a corrugated cardboard basket and a square newspaper basket. You will be shown how to finish the edges and how to add threads and beads.

Why not learn the art of weaving and join us on the Wednesday Weaving Workshops from 7-9pm. Book onto a series of four workshops costing just £40, to gain a more in depth knowledge of Bead weaving, Basket weaving, Braiding and Box loom weaving. http://www.beetlefelt.co.uk/booking.htm

 

 

Silk Painting 6th March 10.30 - 1.30 £23.00 Paint on silk using gutta outliner and vibrant silk dye with experience tutor and textile designer Margo Singer. You will be able to make your own fabric picture, cards, cushion or a bag.
Natural Dyeing
Sunday 14th March 2010, 10.30- 2pm The aim of this workshop is to inspire confidence for those new to natural dyeing and to share information with those already familiar with the processes.You will learn techniques of natural dying using berries and kitchen waste and we will use mordants to extend the variety of colours. Cost £25.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk
Just three spaces left on this workshop
Flamboyant Fascinator
20th March 10.30 - 1.30 cost £23.00
Go wild with sinamay and make a creative piece of head wear which will look good at any event. A guest workshop with Shelagh Hewitt who works wonders with sinamay, sculpting shapes to make the most exquisite flowing forms.
You do not need great sewing skills just the enthusiasm to have a go.
 
Creative felt picture making
Sunday 21st March 2010, 10.30-1.30pm   
You will learn how to incorporate materials, threads and net into your felt to create a textured finished picture. You will also have the chance to experiment with colours and shapes. A wide range of the best quality merino coloured fleece, pre-felt, fabrics, feathers and yarn will be available for you to use during the workshop. Bring along an image of your choice for inspiration. Beginners welcome.
Cost £23.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk
Paper making with Maggie Holland 27th March 10.30-1.30 £23.00
Maggie is inspired by Japanese paper making techniques and will take you through the process of paper making to produce exquisite paper art. You will make decorative papers which you can use in your projects for embroidery, pictures, collage, crafts and book making. Explore this wonderful craft using a lovely variety of materials. Maggie works with paper and fabric to create fibre art works inspired by Japanese paper.

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk

Sculptural Felt 18th April 10.30 2.30pm Experiment and explore the endless possibilities of making abstract felt shapes. Using a resist, we shall manipulate the felt into weird and wonderful forms.

Cost £28.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk

Woven hanging Sunday 25th April 2010, 10.30-1.30pm Using a box loom and fabric bits and pieces I’ll show you how to weave a beautiful wall hanging cascading with colour.

Cost £23.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlfelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk
Seamless purse Sunday 2nd May 2010, 10.30-1.30pm Using a range of colourful fleece you will learn how to make a purse which has no stitched seams. You will learn how to incorporate threads and fabrics into the felt to embellish your purse.

Cost £23.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk

 

 

Introduction to felt making Sunday 9th May 2010, 10.30-1.30pm

Follow easy step by step instructions and discover how to make this soft and friendly fabric. Take time out and get to grips with a new skill, you’ll be hooked.

Cost £23.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk
Just three spaces left on this workshop
Felt Hat making 16th May 10.30-2.30

Make an original and stylish hat with your choice of colour and texture. Learn how to embellish it with colourful shapes,threads and fabrics. Follow step by step instructions and learn to make a felt hat or beret. You will make a unique accessory that will certainly turn heads. Cost £28.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments.

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk
Spinning with Dee Sayce 6th June 10.30-1.30 £23
Now here is a treat you have the opportunity to create your own threads to use for embroidery, knitting and crochet. Dee will show you how to ply yarn, combine colours and add texture to your yarn.

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk


Festival Bunting
Sunday 13th June 2010, 10.30-1.30pm

Start collecting together your fabric scraps and bring them along to transform into the best bunting ever. Just in time for Glastonbury and the Festival season. Cost £20.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments.

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk

Felt jewellery
Sunday 20th June 2010, 10.30-1.30pm You will learn how to make marbled felt balls and spiral beads to use in necklaces, bracelets and earings. You may make a corsage incorporating threads and fabrics. A wide range of coloured fleece, fabrics, feathers, beads, sequins, leather thong and jewellery findings will be available for you to use during the workshop Cost £23.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments.

Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk

Baby Booties Sunday 27th January 2010, 10.30-2pm So cute you will want to make more. Once you have mastered how to make booties you will be able to make yourself some cosy slippers too.
 
Cost £25.00 including materials, equipment and refreshments. Email beetlefelt@googlemail.com to book and visit the website at www.beetlefelt.co.uk