Felted Collage or Word Art Craft Kit

Make a collage masterpiece using wet-felting techniques. This is a fun textile art that is perfect when you need things to do at home to wake your creativity.

This is a craft kit and video version of my live online workshop and it's great for all ages including children. Be inspired by the abstract painter's Miro, Matisse, Braque and Bauhaus to create your own collage artwork or word art.

The pre-recorded online class will guide you through the steps of this DIY craft. You'll be using pre-felt— a partially processed form of felt to create your designs. It works so well as it can be cut into clean, crisp shapes. You will then use wet felting techniques to bring the layers together. Once it is dry, it can be embellished with stitches and beading.

For those with arthritis or a similar condition in your hands, you may find parts of wet felting more challenging. This does not mean you can't take part and have fun, it might just take you longer.

Shrinkage is part of the wet felting process. For pre-felt, this is between 5-10% for rising to 10-30% for wet felted work starting with wool tops.

If you want a special indoor activity for a birthday party, or community or team-building event, this kit and class are ideal. Everyone can be creative with colourful felt and have fun making their own art. The duration is a guide and can differ based on your design.

Choose the colour of your backing checkout— natural, black, blue or plaster.

Please ensure children use age-appropriate scissors (round tipped "School" scissors will cut the pre-felt).

• equipment - sharp scissors, spray bottle & sturdy cardboard tube (£10)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Great for all ages and abilities with successful outcomes including primary school art clubs.
 

• An A4 background in a choice of background colours: natural, blue, black or plaster.
• A selection of pre-felt pieces in various colours and sizes.
• 1 x A4 tracing paper.
• 1 x A6 freezer paper.
• A piece of fine net.
• A chunk of olive oil soap.
• Bubble wrap.
• Link and password to the Showing You How pages of my website.

Anything else you need can be found around your home:

• Embroidery/textile scissors or nail scissors.
• Cardboard tube from tinfoil/cling film or rolling pin.
• A plant spray bottle, if you have one or repurpose a product spray bottle
• A couple of tea towels or similar.
• Access to a water supply/sink.
• a cover for your work surface if it is sensitive to marking
• Your DIY kit sent in advance.
• Any designs you have worked up from the pre-workshop notes.
• Any imagery to fire your imagination & your creative spirit!

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.