Felt never Fails
Heartfelt welcomes you to a soft, woolly, colourful landing
New exciting workshops coming soon
Liz at Heartfelt studio
My journey with textiles has led me to many countries, places and communities around the world..more
Workshops
Sigils in Felt
July 8th Tuesday
Welcome to Sigils in felted wool! Join us at Heartfelt studio for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ancient art of creating sigils using felted wool. Dive into the world of symbolism and magic as you craft your own unique sigils to manifest your intentions. No experience necessary - our expert instructors will guide you through the process step by step. Immerse yourself in creativity and connect with like-minded individuals in a cozy and welcoming environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the power of sigils in a whole new way!
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. Cost £70
Giant Felt Flowers
with Copper Stems
July 12th and 13th
2 day workshop
A challenging workshop to create a large piece of felt, inspired by flowers on day 1 of this 2 day workshop. Day two will be finishing the flowers and learning how to bend the copper piping to hold your flower - under the expert advice of plumber Graham. Options in protective mediums to allow the flowers to go outdoors will be available and finishing of your sculpture will continue throughout day 2.
This will be a physical workshop and numbers are limited.
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.
Cost £200
The Art of the Tree
July 22nd Tuesday
This one day workshop will be about observing what makes each tree different - portraits of living texture and colour. Using wet felting and needle felting techniques
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. Cost £70
Plant dyeing "Touching on colour"Natural dyes day
August 31st Sunday
Using fresh and dried plant material - creating colours from the plants that grow around us and learning about preparation of fabrics and paper to create a lasting colour. Opening the door to colour ranges through collaboration of minerals and plants.​
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. Cost £70
Beginners Blue
A journey of discovery into Indigo
Learn how to make an Indigo vat in this one day workshop.
We will look at cultural uses of this ancient dye.
We will discuss the growing and production possible in the Scottish climate.
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.
23rd August Scottish craft centre Dunblane please book direct
Botanical Printing with natural colour
August 12th Tuesday
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 compoundsMaterials 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. Cost £70
Learn how to create your own inks from a range of plant material. Discover what plants you can grow to make colours that connect you with your landscape.Take home a range of colours and new skills grow your knowledge.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. Cost £70
Making inks from nature
October 5th Sunday
Paints from Nature
October 11th Saturday
How wonderful to be able to paint your landscape with the earth and plant pigments of your landscape. Discover the dye plants growing locally and create a range of colours that can be made into a paint, watercolour, gouche or oil. Take home a range of colours and new skills that grow your knowledge 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. Cost £70
Wool Pictures
September 27th
This is a fun day for all ages and experience.I will be teaching a range of techniques using a wonderful range of fibres and colours.Your masterpiece will be unique to you and I will gently guide you through the journey of discovery.Handmade felt is a wonderful medium to express yourself with even if you have never tried it before.
