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Autumn Felt Making
This autumn, we are offering a chance for you to learn (or re-learn!) about the process of making felt fabric from loose wool roving. In this one-afternoon class (about 2 hours) each student will learn the process of felt-making, and produce their own colourful, soft merino wool scarf. Afternoon classes are being offered Sunday October…
In the gallery space… plus upcoming arty workshops
In the gallery space Fleurbain through January and February is a changing selection of painting, feltworks, and craft by artist and curator Natasha Henderson. Works will be available to view through the end of February, when an exciting new interactive project will be unveiled for Nuit Blanche in Montreal! Natasha will host gallery hours Tuesday-Thursday…
Merino Felt Scarf workshop
In time for winter, for holiday giving, and for the relaxation of craft… here is an opportunity to learn about feltmaking, while making a beautiful creation of your own that is a unique piece of usable fashion. In this workshop, students will learn the technique of making felt fabric from loose wool roving. They will…
felt in time for fall
We are happy to announce the next fall?áfelt-making workshop:?áMake your own felt wool scarf! Felt is an amazing material. Real felt is made from wool or other animal fibres. It is compressed, agitated, boiled, and manipulated until it becomes a single piece of fabric. Felt was developed in every culture where herding animals were kept,…
How To Paint A… random composition (part two)
The other week, I went through?áthe steps I took in making a painting with no source material. Using random marks and composition, I allowed my intuition and previous painting experience to guide whatever happened next. In a similar manner I have made another example to share with you here. I started with paper, two tubes…
Triple Treat craft demos
We are proud to present an exciting event on Sunday June 3. Three artists who are in the current exhibition “Cross Pollination” will give a short public demonstration of their craft. Lauren Trimble will show and tell how she makes ceramic tiles. Heather Boyd will present the process behind her copper wire mixed media sculptures.…
Painting Create Nights
Remember the good ole days when Bob Ross would guide you, step-by-step, through the process of making a painting? Isn’t it time to revisit such a fun yet methodically satisfying approach to making a beautiful painting? Painting Create Night is the newest format of *FUN* one-shot, evening workshop where you eat, drink, make merry, and…
another four weeks of felt
Wanted to get in on Four Weeks of Felt (aka I Love Felt) last time? Well, here is your opportunity! In Four Weeks of Felt, students will learn how to make felt in the wet-felting process. We will make: * a flat project (the ever-popular scarf!) * a simple form that can be crafted into…
Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics
Intro to Painting: Old Masters Basics: In this eight-week course, students will learn techniques used in both oil and acrylic painting. Students can choose to paint in either oil or acrylics. (For absolute first-time painters, acrylic is recommended.) Natasha will provide you with a list of supplies you will need to bring, upon registration. Play,…
one-shot workshop: felt scarf
One evening,?áTuesday December 6,?á6:30-8:30pm $50, everything included! Felt is an amazing material. Real felt is made from wool or other animal fibres. It is compressed, agitated, boiled, and manipulated until it becomes a single piece of fabric. Felt was developed in every culture where herding animals were kept, and used not only for clothing but…
