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This workshop is included in a DAY PASS or FULL WEEKEND PASS as part of Fiber & Folk Weekend. Please use the link below to purchase a pass. With your pass, you’ll be able to register for this workshop and others with no additional cost.
Wet Felting
Mary Longhill has been felting with the beautiful wool of her heritage breed of sheep, Leicester Longwools, for over 10 years. She loves to share the joy and creativity of felting and wants you to have fun getting your hands wet and soapy while magically turning soft wool roving into a beautiful small bowl or vessel. You will learn about the amazing qualities of wool which allow it to become felt and all the beautiful and practical things that can then be made with it. With the wool and other necessary items provided, and while learning the fundamentals of wet felting, each participant will create a beautiful small felted vessel or bowl to take home. (Each participant should bring a medium-size non-breakable bowl or similar container for holding hot water, 2 towels, & plastic bag for carrying wet towels home.)
Instructor: Mary Longhill
Mary Longhill has been raising heritage Leicester Longwool sheep for over 20 years in Snow Camp. Her sheep's wool makes gorgeous handspun yarn but about 10 years ago she discovered the joy of wet felting and how to create the amazing variety of things possible with felted wool. www.facebook.com/HSFarmLeicesterLongwools
Additional Workshop Information
All workshop materials are provided
This workshop is not eligible for use with a Deep River Folk School season pass.
Overnight Camping available for $20
The workshops cover knowledge and hands-on experience.
Youth, under 18, may not attend free with an adult. Instead, they should be registered independently.
