Woolrealm
Tag: Felt teaching
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Felting with children
Felting is a method by which a product is made from wool fibres. Wool fibres can be processed using water or through needle felting. If you intend to make a large item or fabric, wet felting would be advisable. Small individual parts are easier to make with needle felting. When working with children, it is important to consider that more time will be needed for the work and for the children's abilities. For children to do the work and complete the work…
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International Felting Event “Wool in Nature 2017” Kalvåg, Norway
Last week, from 19-24 June 2017, the summer academy organised a big event on the coast of Norway, ”Wool in Nature”. Felters from Norway, Finland, Canada, Denmark, Scotland and Ireland came to the small fishing village of Kalvåg. The week's programme included felting courses, demonstrations and a project called ”Wool in Nature”. Most of the programme was held at the gallery, Galleri Frøya. Like many other felters, I also had a demonstration slot. I chose a needle-felted head as my theme. For three hours, visitors to the gallery watched...
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Bachelor's degree in arts and crafts. Product design and manufacturing expertise.
I am now studying at Piippola Art and Culture College, and on Friday 5 May 2017, I passed the following qualification: ”Product Design and Craft Production”. Although I have worked in the same field for many years, it is always good to be reminded of all the steps and to do things systematically. Planning. I chose bags/backpacks as my subject. Planning is important and takes the most time! I analysed existing products and considered what kind of products I could…
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