Finishing Felt film

Here is the final film in the series, just a bit of fun over the summer. More to come, here you will see needlefelting and the finished item.

Mouzon Felt Making Museum

This was a wonderful trip I made with my family this summer. The museum of felt making is well worth a trip if you're near the Belgian border. It's in the same town as a factory that also produces industrial felt, one of the last of its kind. Enjoy

Felt in Design

This film is a really good introduction into what can be achieved with felt in the modern world of design (interiors and furniture,clothing etc).

Felt good felt fine - video 3 Wetting and rolling

The third video in a series looking at wetting and rolling the fibres ! Have fun.

Felt good felt fine- video 2 Making your first felt

This is my second video - which highlights the laying out and wetting down process, enjoy!.

Video -what is felt ?

Here is the first in a series of felt making videos which introduces you to the concept of felt making and the equipment you need. I will be adding more over the course of the next few months. Have fun!.

Alpaca and felt fashion show - Henley

Alpaca Show, Henley

I had the opportunity to take part in this fashion show a couple of weeks ago which I really enjoyed. I have now been inspired to make more coats and kimonos..

Alpaca Show, Henley

Alpaca Show, Henley

TV5MONDE : Episode 14 : Françoise Hoffmann, artiste feutrière

TV5MONDE : Episode 14 : Françoise Hoffmann, artiste feutrière

New piece I'm working on..

This was created using gottland, wensleydale wool and jacobs fleece. Next time I'm going to use more naturally dyed fleece.. I don't know what it is.. my colour pallette is changing..

Evolution Arts Centre

These are just a few of the AMAZING creations this weekend at Evolution. I can't wait to go back there on May 22 to facilitate a free taster session.

How to make Felt - Ray Mears Extreme Survival - BBC

For all my students at Evolution, this is the video I was talking about.. making felt the old fashioned way !.

Mongolian yurts !

Click on the title to see a wonderful youtube video of a traditional yurt being built.

Ramster Textiles Exhibition

From the 8th - 21st April 2011, the Ramster Garden and Teahouse, in Surrey, will be holding the 11th Embroidery and Textile Art Exhibition. The exhibition will display contemporary embroidery and textile art from leading british textile artists. Over 250 pieces of work will be for sale!

If you have children, there is an Easter Treasure Hunt Sunday on the 17th April. Take your little ones around the beautiful surroundings whilst having lots of fun! Go on a hunt around the garden, following the clues, to find delicious prizes!

Nuno Workshop For West Kennet Guild

A great day with a fabulous group of enthusiastic ladies last weekend. Some experienced felt makers as well as those trying it out for the first time. These are some of their wonderful creations.

Nuno Chandelier

I finally finished this piece. It has been a joy to make from silk and merino fibres. The diameter is 90 cm and it will be lit with 3 strong bulbs - so the effect should be like stained glass. It's very festive !

This is the article in Felt Matters about my work with Krystyna Sadej at the Moon Rain Centre in Canada.

Shibori Magic

I love the work of Michelle Griffiths , who uses seed pods for inspiration in her beautiful work.If you click on the title Shibori magic - it should take you to her website.