Hand Felted Accessories

May 15 - 16, 2010

Let your imagination go wild! Play and design with wool and color in this hand-feltmaking workshop. You will be introduced to the ancient technique of felting by creating personal one-of-a-kind pieces out of fine merino wool. Lesley will teach you fundamentals in feltmaking and several hat making techniques such as: "around the ball"® and "with a resist"®. You will learn how to lie out, felt and block unique hats, handbags, scarves or wall hangings and how to decorate them. This is a terrific workshop for all ability levels and is a craft that can be easily done at home or in a classroom.

Instructor: Lesley Hansard

Lesley Hansard

Bio:

Lesley Hansard is co-owner of Hansard Welsh Design, makers of hand felted 100% merino sheep's wool hats and accessories. Lesley and her partner Rebecca Welsh hand felt and hand form their hats, bags and wearable clothing. Hansard Welsh Design shows their hats throughout the country and won many awards including Chicago 2001 ACC-Honorable Mention, 1999 American Craft exposition, Evanston, IL-Artist Expression Award and 1999 CATC Wearable Award. Lesley and Rebecca have also been featured on the Martha Stewart Living show.