We provide a stimulating setting for textile workshops within the atmospheric Victorian Stone Station and grounds.
An intimate setting with small student numbers on a wide range of textile skills. We plan some specific workshops each month but mostly cater for individual groups and their creative needs . We often work to the train timetable if students are travelling to the Studio or of course we now have on site accommodation to make the experience a real holiday destination. All our workshops are suitable for those new to textile skills as well as the more advanced students. A relaxed environment in a beautiful setting for fun learning
An intimate setting with small student numbers on a wide range of textile skills. We plan some specific workshops each month but mostly cater for individual groups and their creative needs . We often work to the train timetable if students are travelling to the Studio or of course we now have on site accommodation to make the experience a real holiday destination. All our workshops are suitable for those new to textile skills as well as the more advanced students. A relaxed environment in a beautiful setting for fun learning
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Workshops for Autumn 2020
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Workshops at Heartfelt Studio October 2020 Autumn
Autumn Weekend Workshops October 10th and 11th 10am-4.30pm Botanical printing with leaves and flowers Colour and print fabrics and papers to create stunning unique designs. Learn about plant alchemy and how to imprint leaf and flower patterns Find out what families of Argyll grown plants imprint well Discover mordants and how they impact on your prints These workshops will take place in a large covered outdoor area and great consideration has been taken to comply with government regulations for the present Covid situation. Limited to 5 Students Accommodation( if needed) complies with current regulations. Cost of workshops - £100 for two days Accommodation for 2 days + 2 days workshop £200Autumn Weekend Workshops Workshops at Heartfelt Studio October 2020 Autumn October 17th and 18th 10am-4.30pm Felting native fleeces Fleeces Using locally grown wool fleeces ,discover variable uses for local fleece. Felt a wool rug to take home Discover how to make native fleece into wearable art. Broaden you knowledge of our sheep breeds and fleece. Use a renewable , local natural product. These workshops will take place in a large covered outdoor area and great consideration has been taken to comply with government regulations for the present Covid situation. Limited to 5 Students Accommodation( if needed) complies with current regulations. Cost of workshops - £100 for two days Accommodation for 2 days + 2 days workshop £200 Autumn Weekend Workshops October 24th and 25th 10am-4.30pm Felt Explorations Discover the amazing possibilities of felt making . This two-day workshop will explore the many methods of felt making. Day 1 learn to wet felt wool to create pattern and design Discover how a felting needle can be an excellent tool for wet and dry felting Make a 3d sculpture or small bag Day 2 Discover Nuno felting to make your own neck wrap with silk and wool. These workshops will take place in a large covered outdoor area and great consideration has been taken to comply with government regulations for the present Covid situation. Limited to 5 Students Accommodation( if needed) complies with current regulations. Cost of workshops - £100 for two days Accommodation for 2 days + 2 days workshop £200 |
Heartfelt by Liz at Heartfelt Studios offer the following workshops.
We cater all workshops to the individual needs of the students so if you don’t see what you would like to learn please just ask .
Beginners felt making to include wet felting and pictorial felting with a felting needle- this is great to get an understanding of the scope of felt making and a great starting pointer those keen to learn more .
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Wet felting 3d …suitable one day workshop to make a small bag , baby slippers or a small hat.
Adult hats and boots and large bags would need a 2 day workshop .
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Sculpting vessels 3d wet and dry felting
Suitable for all ages but is a physical activity
Nuno felting
Felting wool onto a woven fabric using wet felting methods . In a one day workshop make a selection of sample pieces or a neck scarf
Suitable for all ages
Felting for warmth- gloves and mitts
Wet felting but touching on the sculptural aspect of felt making
Suitable for all ages
Surface decoration on felt- learning control techniques to control felt design
An excellent discovery workshop on surface pattern
For the enquiring and curious developing feltmaker
Felted Jewellery…rings , necklaces and body adornment
An excellent class if you want to learn more about making wearable art
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Felted Fleece workshop - Rugs
Learn about our Scottish breeds of sheep and create your unique washable rug from a whole fleece.
This workshop uses unwashed fleece and takes place outdoor on the covered platform. It is physical and not suited for the very young.
Felted fleece workshop - wearable native fleeces
Like the wool breeds that uses unwashed fleece - this workshop gets your creative juices flowing with design and colour and the practical aspects of wearing full or half fleeces .
There is much practical experience on the use and handling of our native breeds of sheep
Landscape pictures in felt
Creating painterly effects by ‘painting with wool and silks ‘
We take inspiration from our immediate landscape and bring the essence of the area through the wools that feed on the landscape. We offer a huge range of colours and textures to use as well as learning about blending fibres.
Felting large flowers from design to creation
A sculptural class looking at creating plants in felt and sculpting with wet and dry wool . Ideal for those working to create dramatic designs . Useable as body adornment or stage setting , defiantly theatrical !
Textile Marks
Block Printing with Wooden carved blocks using a range of mediums and fabrics
This workshop works on a variety of mediums - paper and fabric - design and recycling is a great method of creating a new individual creation.
For all ages and abilities
Thermascreen printing
Like screen printing , this simplified method of creating pattern with fabric paints and natural plant dyes is a great way to build on your mark making techniques . Colour and wash fast it can be a delightful way to decorate household fabrics or clothing
Botanical Printing
Sometimes referred to as eco printing this form of alchemy uses natural plant material.
We teach a simplified one day taster which uses paper as the base for understanding the process.
You will leave looking at your native plants and leaves in a whole new way
Some experience of natural dyeing helps but is not essential . Suitable for all ages
Natural plant dyeing
Really connecting with the plants that grow around us , learning about the history of plant dyeing in Scotland . The plants that can be foraged or grown in our local landscape and creating a range of colours to dye wools and cottons . Learn about mordants and modifiers and become aquatinted with our wonderful array of native plants
One day workshop will focus on plants in season to dye or specific colour ranges can be worked on if requested .
A booking fee of £50 reserves the day or days and full payment is made 2 weeks in advance of the workshop .
Payment can be made by Paypal, BACs or by cheque
Any questions at all please contact us for more information
info@Heartfeltbyliz.com or phone 01838 200934
YOU CAN STAY RIGHT HERE AT THE STATION
For information on our accommodation visit www.dalmallyrailwaystation.co.uk we have a special rate for students ,please ask .
We cater all workshops to the individual needs of the students so if you don’t see what you would like to learn please just ask .
Beginners felt making to include wet felting and pictorial felting with a felting needle- this is great to get an understanding of the scope of felt making and a great starting pointer those keen to learn more .
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Wet felting 3d …suitable one day workshop to make a small bag , baby slippers or a small hat.
Adult hats and boots and large bags would need a 2 day workshop .
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Sculpting vessels 3d wet and dry felting
Suitable for all ages but is a physical activity
Nuno felting
Felting wool onto a woven fabric using wet felting methods . In a one day workshop make a selection of sample pieces or a neck scarf
Suitable for all ages
Felting for warmth- gloves and mitts
Wet felting but touching on the sculptural aspect of felt making
Suitable for all ages
Surface decoration on felt- learning control techniques to control felt design
An excellent discovery workshop on surface pattern
For the enquiring and curious developing feltmaker
Felted Jewellery…rings , necklaces and body adornment
An excellent class if you want to learn more about making wearable art
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Felted Fleece workshop - Rugs
Learn about our Scottish breeds of sheep and create your unique washable rug from a whole fleece.
This workshop uses unwashed fleece and takes place outdoor on the covered platform. It is physical and not suited for the very young.
Felted fleece workshop - wearable native fleeces
Like the wool breeds that uses unwashed fleece - this workshop gets your creative juices flowing with design and colour and the practical aspects of wearing full or half fleeces .
There is much practical experience on the use and handling of our native breeds of sheep
Landscape pictures in felt
Creating painterly effects by ‘painting with wool and silks ‘
We take inspiration from our immediate landscape and bring the essence of the area through the wools that feed on the landscape. We offer a huge range of colours and textures to use as well as learning about blending fibres.
Felting large flowers from design to creation
A sculptural class looking at creating plants in felt and sculpting with wet and dry wool . Ideal for those working to create dramatic designs . Useable as body adornment or stage setting , defiantly theatrical !
Textile Marks
Block Printing with Wooden carved blocks using a range of mediums and fabrics
This workshop works on a variety of mediums - paper and fabric - design and recycling is a great method of creating a new individual creation.
For all ages and abilities
Thermascreen printing
Like screen printing , this simplified method of creating pattern with fabric paints and natural plant dyes is a great way to build on your mark making techniques . Colour and wash fast it can be a delightful way to decorate household fabrics or clothing
Botanical Printing
Sometimes referred to as eco printing this form of alchemy uses natural plant material.
We teach a simplified one day taster which uses paper as the base for understanding the process.
You will leave looking at your native plants and leaves in a whole new way
Some experience of natural dyeing helps but is not essential . Suitable for all ages
Natural plant dyeing
Really connecting with the plants that grow around us , learning about the history of plant dyeing in Scotland . The plants that can be foraged or grown in our local landscape and creating a range of colours to dye wools and cottons . Learn about mordants and modifiers and become aquatinted with our wonderful array of native plants
One day workshop will focus on plants in season to dye or specific colour ranges can be worked on if requested .
A booking fee of £50 reserves the day or days and full payment is made 2 weeks in advance of the workshop .
Payment can be made by Paypal, BACs or by cheque
Any questions at all please contact us for more information
info@Heartfeltbyliz.com or phone 01838 200934
YOU CAN STAY RIGHT HERE AT THE STATION
For information on our accommodation visit www.dalmallyrailwaystation.co.uk we have a special rate for students ,please ask .
