Wet Felting

Service Description

Wet Felting with Holly Koteen Soule Wednesdays, December 2, 9 & 16 10 AM - Noon Cost $50 includes $15 materials fee Felting is an ancient craft that originated in Central Asian cultures thousands of years ago. Practictioners utilized the unique properties of wool to create clothing, armor, rugs, and even the walls of the houses of certain nomadic tribes. In many cultures, felt-making was a community activity that was festive and artistic, as well as utilitarian. In the modern world, felting has become primarily an artistic medium that allows for a wide variety of expressions an yet still includes practical uses. In this class we will learn two techniques using wet felting. First, we will make a flat felt “painting” mounted on a piece of 100% wool. You can make landscapes, florals, or even illustrations for stories for young children. We will then learn how to “sculpt” wool to make three-dimensional objects that have practical uses like pin cushions, small vessels, tree ornaments, and figures to use in storytelling. Holly Koteen-Soule is a multi-media artist and director of Star Ladder Puppetry, a puppet company that most recently produced { She is a skilled finding and repurposing natural fabrics to hand sew the puppets she uses in her shows. For many years was an early childhood educator in Waldorf Schools and for xx years served as the Early Childhood Program Director of Sound Circle, the Washington State-based Waldorf Teacher Training Program. For years she has taught wet felting to adult participants and children in her classes. She is delighted to bring the beauty and versatility of this craft to the South Whidbey community.