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
Felted Fleece Day
November 9th 2024 Saturday
ILearn what our native sheep breeds are and how they felt differently. Create a felted rug or seat pad from raw fleece.
Materials and tools will be provided.
Tea and coffee will be offered.
Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of our local traders
Cost £70
This workshop can be booked for individual needs and specific breeds.
It is possible to arrange a workshop in your area, please email for more ideas and suggestions.
Workshop
Making animals
from sheep wool
November 11th 2024 Monday 10am-4pm
A fun and creative day moulding wool into delightful designs and one of a kind creatures. There is a huge range of fibres to work with. We will be using wet felting and needle felting techniques.
Materials and tools will be provided.
Tea and coffee will be offered.
Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of our local traders
Cost £70
Workshop
Felted Wool Slippers
December 11th 2024 Wednesday 10am-4pm
What fun to make a pair of wool slippers! It is hard work to felt items to wear but you will be guided through every stage and the reward of cosy feet will certainly be worth it.
Slippers can be made for you or for a friend- Wool is so insulating and protective a media and the colour options -wow!
Expect a good workout at this workshop. All materials included. Refreshments available throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Cost £70
Workshop
Felted Wool Hats
January 25th Saturday 2025
10am - 4pm
Have fun learning how to make a felt hat from sheep wool. Design and create your own style of hat in this one day workshop.Materials and tools will be provided.
Tea and coffee will be offered.
Please bring your own lunch or shop at some of our local traders
Cost £70
Workshop
Plant dyeing "Touching on colour"
Natural dyes day
February 15th 2025
Saturday
10am -4pm
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
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
Workshop
Botanical printing with natural colour
February 16th 2025 Sunday
10am - 4pm
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
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
Short taster workshops
Spring 2025 dates to be confirmed
A fabulous range of taster sessions on a whole range of craft skills...and no experience needed! Group bookings taken
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
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.
No previous experience necessary. Materials and tools provided.
Intro 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.
Felting Flowers
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.