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Taster: Needle Felting with Kirsty Hand

£45.00

Saturday 7th February 10am to 1pm

In this three hour workshop, Kirsty Hand will be teaching needle felting for beginners and people who have some experience in needle felting. She will be teaching to make owls that will be mounted on a wooden disc for hanging.

What will we do?

Welcome & setup

  • Brief safety talk and needle handling

  • Overview of the finished owl

Create the owl base

  • Felt a flat oval shape for the owl head

  • Focus on firming and keeping the back flat

✔️ By the end of this section you should have a solid owl head shape

Add the face

  • Felt the lighter face shape onto the owl

  • Shape and refine the edges

✔️ Your owl should now clearly look like an owl!

Eyes and beak

  • Add eyes (felted or glass)

  • Felt a small beak

  • Adjust expression

✔️ This is where your owl really comes to life

Attach owl to wooden disc

  • Position the owl face on the disc

  • Felt carefully around the edges to secure it

✔️ Your owl is now fixed to the base

Add moss and woodland details

  • Felt moss around the owl

  • Fill gaps and add texture

✔️ Everything should now be securely attached

Finishing touches

  • Smooth loose fibres

  • Final adjustments

    AND ADMIRE EVERYONE’S WORK!!!


Saturday 7th February 10am to 1pm

In this three hour workshop, Kirsty Hand will be teaching needle felting for beginners and people who have some experience in needle felting. She will be teaching to make owls that will be mounted on a wooden disc for hanging.

What will we do?

Welcome & setup

  • Brief safety talk and needle handling

  • Overview of the finished owl

Create the owl base

  • Felt a flat oval shape for the owl head

  • Focus on firming and keeping the back flat

✔️ By the end of this section you should have a solid owl head shape

Add the face

  • Felt the lighter face shape onto the owl

  • Shape and refine the edges

✔️ Your owl should now clearly look like an owl!

Eyes and beak

  • Add eyes (felted or glass)

  • Felt a small beak

  • Adjust expression

✔️ This is where your owl really comes to life

Attach owl to wooden disc

  • Position the owl face on the disc

  • Felt carefully around the edges to secure it

✔️ Your owl is now fixed to the base

Add moss and woodland details

  • Felt moss around the owl

  • Fill gaps and add texture

✔️ Everything should now be securely attached

Finishing touches

  • Smooth loose fibres

  • Final adjustments

    AND ADMIRE EVERYONE’S WORK!!!


Some words about Kirsty: “I’ve always loved making and creating items and have been needle felting for around 5 years. I’m self taught and really wish that I’d kept my first item as needle felting is so progressive and so satisfying. I’m based in the Scottish Borders and can be found at craft markets and can also carry out any commissions.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to know anything about willow needle felting?

No! Absolute beginners welcome, as are more experienced learners. Kirsty will support all your needs.

If I come by car, where can I park? What about public transport?

Easy and free parking in car park available just off the A68. Buses come to Jedburgh and the bus station is next door. (https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/services/kelso-and-jedburgh ) (https://roadhoggs.co.uk )

If I come for both sessions, what about lunch?

You can use the kitchen and bring your own lunch or go to one of the High Street cafes nearby. There's a local Morrisons next door.