I have been making these figurative wet felted sculptures for over 10 years and people often ask me when, why and how, I started to make them – not the easiest question really!
Several thoughts though –
- I have worked figuratively since about 2005 and the first sculpture I made was for the final show of my BA Embroidered Textiles 2008. She is now a feature in my garden and it’s amazing how long she has endured through weather all year round!
- If I hadn’t discovered wool fibres and felting I would work in clay – I love to mould and sculpt and shape and use the energy of my hands.
- I had an idea to see if I could mould the wool fibres as I would clay – and it worked!!
- My degree show figure 2009
- Weathering for 8 years in the garden 2017
- The very first dance figures 2011
- The first contemplative figures 2012
I have shown my figures at Prism and SDC exhibitions in London and Birmingham and have sold them in local galleries.
This year I made ceramic and mixed-media figures for the first time!
- Molly Williams felt sculpture

RBSA Prism 2019
Then, out of the blue…..
I was asked to teach at Felters Fling 2019 – I had a wonderful time and met amazing felters and friends – and I realised that what I am doing, with wet felt sculpture, is very different and of interest as a new technique.
So….I am embarking on another new venture, to teach online! It’s been a huge learning curve for me and I have had a lot of fun finding out and mastering many skills and processes:
- Studio lighting
- Filming
- Talking and making at the same time!!!
- Editing videos
- Creating written content and illustrating handouts and worksheets
- Finding the best course platforms and learning how it all works
- Classroom discussion forums
- Selling and marketing
…and I have had a great group off Felter’s Flingers to trial the course with me – their advice and encouragement has been invaluable! Thank you, thank you xxxx
- Latest ladies
- Images from creating the musculature
Maybe you’ll join me?