Large Contemplative felt Figure Workshop

My exciting online workshop begins on Friday October 27th!

Join me on this 5 week online workshop to learn how to create a large wet felted sculpture.

You will use wool fibres and a wet felt process to sculpt and shape your figure. he process I have developed is unique and adaptable to make many shapes and forms.

The sculptures are inspired by the work of modern sculptors such as Barbara Hepworth and Sir Henry Moore and others. You will have the opportunity to explore the work of contemporary sculptors and, through a series of drawing exercises, develop your own unique figure. I will encourage you to be bold and adventurous!

The finished figure will measure about 16″/40cm – 20″/50cm in height, dependent on the shape and position.

This is an energetic process that involves working with heavy wire, manual shaping and felting, plus a sander and steamer.

The course is hosted on Ruzuku where a new lesson will open each week comprised of close-up videos (over 30) where you will watch me make a figure step-by-step, plus there are downloadable pdf worksheets of each stage in the process for you to keep.

Each week you will be invited to a Zoom meeting where we meet to chat, and I can answer any questions and demonstrate where required. There is also a Discussion Forum to post images if your progress and any questions that arise during the course.

It’s a lot of fun – you will break felting rules, for example, throw out any notions of fine layers of fibre!

As you are already a felter, you will no doubt have most of the materials and equipment needed for the course. You will receive a full Materials and Equipment list when you enrol on the course.

You will have full access to the course for at least 6 months.

Please note this course is not for beginners – I invite you to first work through my free How to Make Felt workshop or please contact me personally for a chat.

COURSE TIMETABLE

Week 1 Friday 27th October – Introduction to Sculpture  and The Skeleton

Week 2 Friday 3rd November – The Musculature Part 1

Week 3 Friday 10th November. – The Musculature Part 2

Week 4 Friday 17th  November  – The Skin and Finishing and an optional decorative, textured skin

Course completes Friday 1st December

Spaces are limited as I prefer to work with smaller groups and offer personalised teaching.

See you in the workshop!