Felt never Fails
My name is Liz Gaffney
I started my working life as a florist achieving my diploma in 1988. I discovered felt making with sheep wool and was hooked. I launched Heartfelt by Liz in 1996. With my love of plants and textiles I have merged my passions in Botanical Printing and Natural Dyeing. I have been teaching since 1996 in this country and around the world. Felt has never failed to inspire and captivate both me and the students I sow seeds in.
Workshop
Felt making pictures 'Paint with wool'
Sunday May 19th 10am-4pm The Steeple, 67 High Street Newburgh KY14 6AH Fife
You will make a felt picture and learn how to 'paint with wool'. You will design your picture and learn how to blend colours.No previous experience is needed.Materials and tools will all be provided. Tea and coffee will be offered. Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of the local traders.Disability access. For more info email me.
Workshop
Fish skin tanning
Sunday June 16th Heartfelt Studio, Newburgh, KY14 6DT
IYou will learn how to skin and prepare fish skin. You will learn two methods of tanning. Materials and tools will all be provided. Tea and coffee will be offered.
Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of the local traders.To Book email me. Cost £70
Workshop
Botanical Printing - Eco printing
July -Date to be confirmed
Heartfelt Studio, 11 Shuttlefield Newburgh KY14 6DT
Using fresh plant material - creating a print on any material using natural chemistry and heat . It is a one off print that is created by a plants chemical components reacting with natural compounds Cost £70
Workshop
Plant dyeing "Touching on colour"​
22 June 2024 10am - 4pm
Heartfelt Studio, 11 Shuttlefield Newburgh KY14 6DT
Saturday June 22nd 10am-4pm You will learn how to prepare wool and cotton for dyeing with natural plants.A range of colours will be created on the days workshop. More info Materials and tools will all be provided. Tea and coffee will be offered. Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of the local traders.​To Book email me. Cost £70
Short taster workshops
at The Steeple, Newburgh Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm
A fabulous range of taster sessions on a whole range of craft skills...and no experience needed! Cost £30
Disability access
Drop Spindle Spinning
Drop Spindle Spinning is a traditional skill. Learn how to select, sort and draft your wool to spin on a ‘drop spindle’ on this introductory workshop.
Making Silk Paper
Using fine silk fibres learn how to make your own luxurious paper.
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Needle felting 3d creatures
Needle Felting small 3d creatures, using sheep wool and felting needles.
Making Your Mark with Thermoscreen printing
Come join us for a hands-on event where you'll learn all about Thermoscreen printing! Get ready to unleash your creativity and make some unique designs. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn a new skill
Paper making with botanicals
Learn how to make your own paper and incorporate plant materials.
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Felt making Seamless Pods
Join us for a fun and creative workshop on Felt making Seamless Pods! Learn the art of creating seamless felt pods using various techniques and colours.
Introduction to Dyeing with Plant colour on Wool and Silk
Using Local grown plants learn how to scour, mordant and dye wool.
Introduction to Dyeing with Plant Colour on Cotton and Linen
Using local grown plants learn how to scour, mordant and dye cotton and linen., No previous experience necessary. Materials and tools provided. Disability access
Felting Flowers
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Learn how to create flowers from wool and silk. Ideal for brooches or vases. No previous experience is needed. Materials and tools will all be provided.