Serenity at Mistletoe Cottage

Felting Workshop 4th February

After Friday's frenzied felting and resulting needle breakages, we came armed with extra needles and the consideration of introducing a "swear box" (thanks Carol) ! HOWEVER ...

6 absolute beginner needle felters arrived and after introductions got to know their barbed needles through sculpting an acorn. Much fun, concentration and amazement that the fibres were holding so quickly and effectively.

 

As before, we were impressed with how quickly the group picked the process up and how each lady in such a short space of time developed their own style:

Rebecca's signature bit of fluff unique broach; she developed very much a style of her own from the minute she started.




Wendy's earthy alpine pebbles in a heart.



Claire's skilful blending of colour. She managed to create a landscape of a sea that is bathing in beautiful sunshine. Her technique could be compared with water colour painting.

A beautiful and warm end result! 

 

Sue's subtle and delicate designs and colours. She chose a colour that captured her blue eyes.

By the end of the morning all of the group were delighted with their "makes" and knowing that Margot's colour blind husband is going to be presented with a green early valentine's day heart

and that Mary has laid claim on the beautiful bird brooch regardless of her young daughter's protestations tickles us no end!

Thank you ladies for such a pleasant morning and hope you enjoyed your cookie dough at home! Look forward to the next workshops on the 21st and 28th March (same time, same place) where we shall be exploring 3D felting with a Spring Theme - we'll be excited to see your new found skills developing and to welcoming more lovely "needle felters in the making" into Mistletoe Cottage.

 

Workshops coming up:

We've been asked by many folk about workshops we have planned in the future. We have planned a series of workshops throughout the seasons this year (and hopefully into the next). Do contact either Dianne or myself, Jacqueline, for information or to discuss your needs and watch this space for information on forthcoming events. Our workshops would be an ideal way to enjoy coffee with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, surprise a friend with a workshop as a gift or simply treat yourself to a jolly good making morning with homemade nibbles, frothy coffee and convivial company