Felting Accessories Workshop (in two sessions)

Session #1:      Wednesday, March 10, 7 pm – 9 pm

Session #2:      Sunday, March 14, 1 pm -4 pm

Materials / Requirements:      

• Basic sewing skills are required.
• Please bring old sweaters, coats, or whatever you might want to felt to session #1.  Please note: Only natural fibers such as wool or cashmere are suitable for felting. 
• A supply list will be provided prior to session #1

Instructor:  Susan Boyd (www.WearItWellConsulting.com)

Fee:  $40 for DRA members / $45 for non-members. 

Learn how to turn those ruined, moth-ridden garments into felt, and how to turn the felt into fabulous fashion accessories like felted flowers, bags and scarves.

Session #1: Participants will learn about the felting process and how to 'felt' fabrics. Please bring old sweaters, coats, or whatever you might want to felt for advice.  Please note: Only natural fibers such as wool or cashmere are suitable for felting.  You will receive written step-by-step instructions on how to felt your items, which you will then go home and complete prior to the Session #2.

Session #2: Participants will create fashion accessories from their felted fabric.  You will receive patterns and directions on how to trim and finish.  Sewing machine usage and some trim materials will be provided.  

A supply list will be provided prior to Session 1.  Basic sewing skilled needed. 

Registration is limited to 12.  Advance registration by Friday, March 5^th is required at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/Felting.htm.  Tickets may be available at the door, please contact Susan Boyd at 703.973.4333 or wearitwell@gmail.com to determine if space is available. 

The workshop will take place at the Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.