Nuno Felting (Workshop)
Course Overview
Create Your Own Nuno-Felted Artwork!
Discover the magic of Nuno felting, a unique textile art that blends wool fibers with open-weave or sheer fabric to create stunning textures and patterns. As the wool shrinks during the wet felting process, it forms beautiful designs that give the fabric an elegant drape – perfect for scarves, wearables and creative textile projects.
Under the expert guidance of Gill, you will learn step by step how to craft your own Nuno-felted scarf, however, if you prefer to experiment with a more patchwork style Gill is happy to facilitate that. She will bring in a treasure trove of samples for you to get inspired by and take you through a few different ways you can work with these materials.
This technique is also a wonderful way to upcycle old scarves or clothing made from open-weave natural fibers – so feel free to bring along anything you’d like to incorporate into your piece.
No prior experience needed, just a willingness to explore! While the process involves some mild repetitive motion, the results are truly magical.
At the end of the workshop, you will take home a beautifully handcrafted Nuno-felted scarf or fabric piece, along with all the knowledge and notes you need to continue your felting journey at home.
Materials List
- An old towel, scissors and a waterproof/plastic bag to take your wet felt and towel home.
- Optional: apron if you are worried about getting water on your clothes.
- Optional: old scarves/clothes in muslin or silk to incorporate into your design
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About the tutor
Gill Brooks
Mad keen on textiles from an early age, Gill experimented with everything under the sun: dyeing, sewing, embroidery, knitting, rug-making, you name it. In 1994, she attended her first felt-making workshop and that was it. She had found her perfect medium and has been felting ever since. Over the years, Gill has attended many workshops, often with the who’s who of the international felting world, including Jorie Johnson, Marjolein Dalinga, Alexander Pillin and Jeanette Appleton. Gill has been teaching workshops since 2002 and has introduced hundreds to the joys of felt-making and the versatilities of handmade felt. Gill designs and makes one of a kind accessories which she sells through various handmade craft shop and galleries. Her work has been featured in a variety of magazines including Vogue Living and Home Beautiful. ‘I’m continuously inspired by this extra-ordinarily versatile medium, it’s wonderful properties and its amazing history. A never-ending world of possibilities.
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