Saturday 24 June 2023, 10:30am – 1:30pm
EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland

Join visual artist, Xin Cheng, for a meditative workshop repurposing local organic material offcuts into versatile woollen felt. 

Book here!

Felt from wool is the oldest known textile, originates in central Asia, and has many traditional practical uses such as shelter, clothing and footwear.
It is a wonderful, sustainable, soft-yet-sturdy material, and is often used for crafting artworks, toys, festive decorations and handmade gifts.

In this workshop you will:

1. Deconstruct organic woollen mattress scraps  (thanks INNATURE!)

2. Learn the felt-making process

4. Brainstorm ideas with Xin and other participants for your own felt creation. (You may get started on your FELTastic creation, then finish at home).

PLEASE BRING

• an unpicking tool
• plain soap
• a container for soapy water such as a lunchbox or large yogurt container
• a plastic vessel with lid such as a milk bottle or washing liquid bottle
• plastic bags and bubblewrap
• sponge or old handtowel
• a wooden dowel

For more advanced felting (eg slippers):

• bring a thick plastic or vinyl for resist, around A3 size
• a bamboo mat or washing board
  
  

NOTE 
Xin and Adam’s upcoming Plastic Free July workshop on 29 July will feature an upcycled DIY Rodent-Resistant Wormfarm.
If you have a wormfarm or are keen to learn how to make one, consider crafting an inner wormery blanket from felt to keep your tiger worms cosy and protected.