Intro to Wet Felting for Beginners 2nd of June 2012

Crafts2Cherish

                           
Learn how to turn soft wool fibers into a dense fabric. Feltmaking is an ancient method of creating fabrics that has become extremely popular.Simple felt making techniques will be explained with everyone making one or more pieces of flat felt suited to the use to cut and sew designs, coasters and other accessory items and we will experiment with blending colors & textures. Plenty of examples & project ideas will be on display. After you have completed our beginners feltmaking workshop, you can then come back later to learn more about three-dimensional felt making ,needle felting etc.

All materials are included.

Experience level:Beginners

Workshop fee:30euro, duration: 2 1/2 hour

Testimonials

I loved this workshop and I've recommended it already to all my friends!Jessica
I have a new hobby that will be very useful to create presents for my family and friend.Denise
This course was informative, relaxed and inspiring. Kathy

Funky felted playfood

Order up! This felt breakfast set is perfect for pretend restaurant experience.
Yum! Who knew that  eggs could come from a sheep?This breakfast is made of 100% wool.
Pretend play food from hand made felt is a great choice for eco-conscious people with small kids. No worries about plastic,chemicals ...Or they are great as a funky gift with some felted bacon and toast:)

Home Decor Wreath Making Workshop 23th of June,14th of July

Come for a few fun-filled hours and leave with beautiful floral wreath to add a touch of elegance and warmth to your home.Adorn your front door, hang above a mantel or display in a window.
On this workshop we will create a stunning wreath made using paper and a wreath frame.
 It’s gorgeous and whimsical style with bright, fun colors and is perfect for the spring season!
Our designers will walk you through the entire process of making one of these gorgeous wreaths. 
Then you get to make one and enjoy! All materials provided, bring a friend and join the fun.
Price:25euro,course lenght 2hrs.Please e-mail us to reserve place crafts2cherish@gmail.com

Needle Felted Easter Decorations 10th of March,31st of March

Crafts2Cherish

Needle felting is fun and once learned, you will find many ways to incorporate a needle felted piece in many of your projects. In this class you will be making a felted eggs&chicks just in time for Easter!  You will learn how to safely and effectively use a felting needle.Considered one of the hottest new crafts today,making spring decoration could be are a great way to discover the joys of this craft.
All materials&refreshments provided for class.2 1/2 hours,Price 25euro,Booking essential:crafts2cherish@gmail.com

Pampering Bath Treats Workshop

If you enjoy creating and learning green crafts in this course you will discover how to care for your skin and body in a holistic way.How to create your very own hand-made and totally gorgeous bath products that will feel wonderful on the skin,but won't harm planet eart,its people or animals.Create a gorgeous set of bath treats – perfect as a gift or to keep yourself! Learn professional techniques and work with natural products including pure essential oils, flower waters, dried botanicals and much more!*Recipes and ingredient supply lists included.
You’ll make the following:
*A large jar of sugar body scrub
*Two cocoa butter massage bars
*Soothing lip balm, perfect for your purse
*A generous tray of mini bath fizz hearts

Booking essential.

Sewing Workshop for Begginers 23rd of June

Do you need help to understand paper patterns, how to hem, stitch seams, fastenings & make bags? Then this is the class for you. Thread up your machine, correct the tension, use straight stitch, machine zig-zag, follow a paper pattern & Learn methods of fastenings.(Must have your own sewing machine for this workshop).You will complete a simple fabric bag/tote on this class.
Class fee: 25euro
Class duration:2 1/2hours

Hand Felted Purse Making Workshop 30th of June

Crafts2Cherish

This course teaches the Scandinavian style technique that allow the student to create a seamless three dimensional purse- beginning with a flat resist form. Skills taught are design, felting technique,learning basic density and edge techniques, color blending  and and shaping. Ideally,in  this workshop format students can expect to complete 1 project.During this 4 hour workshop, each student will make a felt bag with shaped, fold over flap and flange edges that may be shaped and cut to your taste. Students will learn the wet Felting process, how to use a resist to maintain the bag opening and how to incorporate surface design pattern techniques (if so desired). We are making the felt fabric from un-spun fiber into the shape of the bag. Please take one of our other felting classes prior to this class.Places are limited to 6-8 participants per course so if you are interested please contact us as soon as possible.Materials provided include a selection of fibers, resists, etc.We look forward to meeting all interested in exploring the delights of feltmaking.
Experience level: intermediate,
Class fee: 60euro
Class duration:4hours
Our next classes start on Saturday the 21st of April 2012 at 2p.m.