 |
Fiber Arts Workshop
Felting a 3-D Animal on Wheels with Ellen Lloyd (DSH)
Friday, October 3rd, 9:00-12:00, Dungeness Schoolhouse
While learning some basic felting information, participant will learn to needle felt the body parts to create this little pinto pony (or appy). We will learn how to put him together, using both the jointed method and the permanent joint method. Different options for a mane and it's attachment will be exhibited. Finally, we will glue the critter onto the already prepared pull-toy base and give him a little halter. Instructor will provide supplies, including a foam base and a felting needle which are yours to take home for your next project.
|
|
|
|
|
Ellen Olga Lloyd
Ellen Olga Lloyd travelled the world as a military child, coming to Sequim in 1997 with her husband John. They run Olga’s Yurt of Fiber, a fiber processing cottage industry. Ellen began felting 15 years ago, and is now experimenting with combining wet and needle felting to create not only fun, whimsical critter art but also more functional art in rugs, slippers, and other goods. Her Sequim Open Aire Market is always full of her treasured creations. Having taught herself a variety of felting methods, Ellen enjoys teaching her methods to others.
|
|
 |
|
