In 2010, my teaching schedule will be somewhat shortened. I am planning an extended trip to the UK over the summer. So below are the spring classes I've scheduled, the fall dates are not yet set. I expect to return refreshed and with many new ideas that I hope will translate into some new and exciting feltmaking classes. I hope you will be able to join me in 2010!
2010 Classes
• Friday February 26th, 10:00-4:00 PM Noodling with Nuno at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. In this one-day class you will make a warm, and ethereal scarf by felting wool fibers onto a lightweight silk fabric. How often do you get the chance to be both warm and ethereal?! Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call 1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909
• Friday March 5th, Going to the Dogs at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. Needlefelting is a dry felting process where you use special serrated needles to sculpt wool into fantastic forms. In this class we will specifically focus on making dogs. We will have time to work on two figures, a seated dog, and then another dog in whatever position you choose. Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call 1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909
• Friday and Saturday April 23 and 24th, Needlefelted Character Dolls at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. Have you tried needlefelting, and are you ready to explore making a whole doll? We will spend most of day one making a head for our doll. On day two we will make a body. The class will cover how to make a doll with many expressions, whether to make a caricature or a realistic doll, how to figure out proportions, and options for clothing your doll. This will be a very full two-day class! Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call 1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909
• Saturday March 13th, Introduction to Needlefelting at the Good Karma Farm in Belfast, ME. Come learn the magical craft of needlefelting. We will explore the wonderful possiblilites available to you as you learn to use felting needles to sculpt wool. We'll make at least two projects including one sculptural project of the student's choosing- an animal, a human face, flowers or fruits for example. This is a great class for those completely new to needlefelting, or for students who want a little more guidance in their continuing exploration of needlefelting. Go to www.goodkarmafarm.com or call 207-322-0170
Other Events in 2010:
None currently scheduled- check back late this summer!
Other Classes that I teach that may not be currently scheduled:.
• It's a Wrap! This is a two day nuno felting class where students get to explore nuno felting on a large scale. The will create a one of a kind shawl or wrap using lightweight silk gauze and merino wool.
• Felted Jewels and Adornments, Session 1 "Necklaces": Have you tried felting your own jewelry or accessories? This class will be an eclectic mix of fiber fun! Learn some easy techniques and be on your way to creating a collection all your own!
• Felted Jewels and Adornments: Session 2 "Hair Ties and Beads" . Have you tried felting your own jewelry or accessories? This class will be an eclectic mix of fiber fun! Learn some easy techniques and be on your way to creating a collection all your own!
• Trompe l'oeil, Needlefelted Fruits and Pastries.
They look yummy, but no calories!
Come learn the craft of needlefelting. In this class we'll focus on making needlefelted sculptures that will fool your eye and look like cookies, tarts, and other appetizing desserts. You will learn the basics of needlefelting and wool blending and come away with some pretty treats that won't add to your waistline! 2-3 hours.
• Introduction to Needlefelting.
We will work with a few techniques in needlefelting, making two small projects and if there is time, one sculptural needlefelting project of the student's choosing.
• Going to the Dogs.
Needlefelting is a dry felting process where you use special serrated
needles to sculpt wool into fantastic forms. In this class we will specifically focus on making dogs.
- •Pictorial Felt- Using Color and Texture in Felting.
- We’ll use needlefelting and wet felting techniques, and different wool colors and preparations to make pictures in felt. Bring your imagination and we'll have lots of fun with these techniques!
•Noodling with Nuno.
In this one-day class you will learn to make felted scarves using silk fabric and merino wool roving.
•Playing with Paj!
This is a nuno scarf class with a difference. We'll be exploring lightweight china silk as a base fabric. In a one day class, students will make a scarf. In the two day class, students will dye their fabric and play with some other types of materials that they might use as base fabrics for nuno felt, and on the second day, make a scarf.
Have you tried felting into silk gauze and enjoyed the results? Are you ready to experiment with some different fabrics, but aren't sure what will work? Then this is the class for you! In this class you will make a scarf or a panel (that could be a wall hanging or incorporated into a garment) using silk paj as a base fabric. We'll discuss fabrics that work well for nuno felting, including china silk, habotai, organza, scrim, and tissue wool, as well as dyeing base fabrics in preparation for felting. On the first day of this two-day class, you will dye silk paj and wool roving in a crockpot for samples and for your final project, and you will make felted test pieces using these other fabrics. On day two, you will use your dyed silk and wool to felt a scarf. Come and advance your felting skills, experiment with crockpot dyeing, and explore new materials and techniques!
• Felting on the Edge.
Have you explored the basics of wet felting and want to learn more techniques? Felting on the Edge will focus on nuno felting (applying wool roving to natural fabrics such as cotton and silk). Learn about design techniques such as placement of prefelts, incorporation of fabrics, wool as glue, and ways to finish edges. You will leave with your samples of these techniques and more. This is a two-day class.
• Its a Wrap!
This is a two day nuno felting class where students get to explore nuno felting on a large scale. The will create a one of a kind shawl or wrap using lightweight silk gauze and merino wool.
• Make a Felted Wine Tote.
Make a splash even before you open the bottle! In this class you will local New England wools to make a distinctive and durable carrier for a wine bottle. In one day you will layout, felt and sew two carriers, one for yourself and one as a special hostess gift. No prior felting experience necessary. Some basic sewing skills are needed to finish these totes.
Other Classes under development- look for them soon!
• Coordinated Felt- spend 4 days and come away with a felt ensemble. Co-taught with Gar DuBois.
• Felting the Gauntlet - learn to make a pair of wonderful gauntlets, make a statement, or just keep your hands warm!
• A Lap Wrap - they are fiddley, they're tricky, they're cool. Make a lovely wrap using silk laps.
Marianne DuBois
Woolwich, Maine USA
207.442.7228
info@duboisderoche.com