About

This 2-day workshop will provide students with basic techniques for Nuno felting and surface design embellishments. This involves learning how to construct silk and wool fabric, the building block for all manner of projects from simple scarves to table runners, upholstery fabric and wall hangings. Design will also play an important role in planning your constructions.

Participants will learn the history of felting and how to evaluate the quality and suitability of different silks and wools, and how they can continue to practice the techniques in their own studios. 

Depending on time constraints and design complexity, participants will be able to complete either one large (shawl or poncho-sized) piece or two smaller (table runner or scarf) pieces that can be independent designs or part of a larger assembly. 

Age Level - Teens through adult 

Experience Level - No experience with wet felting is necessary. Experienced students can learn new techniques and design implementation.

What to Bring to Class:

Participants should provide a waterproof apron, and 2-3 old towels. This is a physical process, bordering on strenuous, but anyone can do it if they pace themselves. The course is suitable for attentive youth through elderly artist.

Materials Fee of $50 will be added when you register.
The instructor will provide materials for the workshop including wool, fabric, etc.

Instructor Bio:
Donna Lark states "I create Nuno  Felted clothing inspired by the features of the natural world that I am attracted to on a daily basis.  I love light, reflections, and colors that accompany the change of seasons.  My passion comes from an old family tradition of garment making.  My love of the outdoors led me to pursue degrees in Environmental Education (B.S.) and Landscape Architecture (MLA) from the University of Michigan.   Landscape Architecture is, at its core, a design process that encourages a fluid and intuitive relationship between the built environment and the natural, dynamic elements that envelope it.  At its best, a good design enhances the best qualities of both nature and structure.  In my clothing designs there is a flow of color, form, texture and structure that is not unlike the movement in a garden.  I use a similar skill set that I do in designing a garden.  My goal is to enhance the qualities of the structure of the human body."