Felt Making with a difference
Last Friday I was invited to take part in the Summer Festival at our local MENCAP college, a residential college for people with learning difficulties. I was the Felt Maker.
Here is my trusty 50p suitcase full of colourful fibre. I made a base of all the greens I had with me while the parade was getting underway and then when visitors and residents were arriving I invited them to make a heart shape to felt onto it.
This is Sharon - she really got the hang of the process . Other people made felt balls and I brought home the 'work in progress' to complete.
A few beads to add a bit of sparkle
and the odd sequin here and there
and now it is all ready to hang in the college!
I really enjoyed this project. Here is some of the students felt on sale
and this lovely clay lady who had to come home with me to sit in the shed
The sun shone, the felt was wonderful and I had a thoroughly wonderful day - disabled my foot!
Owen seen here beside my new rowan tree
What lovely work the hearts project is. One always feels so much better when the sun shines - must be the Vitamin D.
Posted by: Greedy Nan | July 08, 2008 at 06:04 PM
That is so gorgeous - I love it!
Posted by: Alicia | July 08, 2008 at 10:15 PM
What a fab day! And the hanging is wonderful. As you say - what disability?? The little clay lady is gorgeous too.
Posted by: Lindsey (ethel & edna) | July 09, 2008 at 09:18 AM
What a fabulous hanging its made, it will liven up the college when it gets hung there, love it.
Posted by: Sheila | July 09, 2008 at 11:59 AM
A very cheery 'heartfelt'.
Posted by: jackie | July 09, 2008 at 01:08 PM
A brilliant hanging, Katie - you are felt making goddess. Glad you had such a productive day.
Posted by: Annie | July 10, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Goddess? - I like that! and heartfelt too - that is what I will call this piece when I hand it over later this week! Thanks for that! And to all of you!
Posted by: katie | July 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
this turned out beautifully!
Posted by: kirsten | July 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM
ooh the felt heart hanging is stunning!
:)
Posted by: tania | July 10, 2008 at 10:19 PM
what a wonderful hanging and the process of making it sounds pretty magical! You have a heart of gold Katie x
Posted by: julie | July 11, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Wonderful and beautiful work! Will you be going back to do another felting workshop? I can just imagine the amazing creations.
Posted by: Willow | July 11, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Fabulous felting. Love the hearts.
Posted by: Zoe | July 12, 2008 at 05:37 AM
What a fantastic project, I love it. Oh and it's "bling" girl, get with it!
Posted by: Maddy | July 12, 2008 at 09:27 AM