On November 14th (I can’t believe a week has gone by already!) I taught a class at the Beehive Wool Shop on needle felted snowmen. We had a lot of fun, many laughs, and some very pleasing snowmen were created.
Snowman Table Decor
There will be another workshop coming up on December 5th – we’ll be making needle felted ornaments. Space is limited, so phone the Beehive to sign up!
Christmas ornament
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I am all about the procrastination… anyone else the same? I’ve been procrastinating writing about my finished needle felting because the pictures weren’t adequate. Have I taken new pictures? Not yet, but now I’m procrastinating on a different matter, so I’m writing about needle felting.
My last post was about a day of wet/Nuno felting. I did one test strip, two larger pieces, and worked on a sample I had previously needle felted. The one piece that I have completed from that day was for the annual art show at my office. Although the piece has sold, I’m hoping to take it out for an artsy photo shoot before it goes to its new home.
On that note, here is a question for fibre artists – what sort of tricks do you have to photograph your work? I have been having a lot of trouble getting a true colour image, as well as an image that has any sort of depth. I have tried photographing at different times of day, with direct and indirect sunlight, as well as in fluorescent lighting.
Here is the progression of “Chimerical”:
And here is the final (non-artsy) picture:
Chimerical
I have added some new dates for workshops on my classes page – pumpkin making is coming up later this month. Call the Beehive Wool Shop to sign up.
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My first flower workshop has been completed – another coming up on April 18 (see the Classes page for more information). I think everyone had a lot of fun in class this morning. I’m always so pleased to see how different everyone’s final project is… each flower was unique. Everyone made a beautiful and whimsical creation. I find it very inspiring… thanks all!
Flower workshop
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Or at least it’s trying to… the rains are starting to bring out some lovely flowers. I was so excited to see cherry blossoms the other day – one of my favourites. Interested in surrounding yourself with flowers? A new class has been scheduled at the Beehive Wool Shop so you can learn how to create your own needle felted Spring flower.
If interested, contact the Beehive to sign up for the class on March 21, from 10:30-12:30. Class space is limited, so sign up today!
Needle felted flower
This class is now full. A second workshop has been scheduled for April 18, 2015.
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Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere pumpkins! The needle felted pumpkin workshop happened today at the Beehive Wool Shop, and I think a good time was had by all. I was able to take pictures of the table before class, but unfortunately I forgot to charge my phone (a common occurrence), so I wasn’t able to take pictures of some of the finished pumpkins.
Pumpkin workshop table decor
I was so impressed what people produced – each pumpkin was unique and dear and full of personality! Below is a picture of one of my pumpkins looking a little like it’s going to pounce on the chocolate pumpkin.
A felted pumpkin grinning at a chocolate pumpkin
Now it’s time to start preparing for the Christmas ornament workshop!
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