Today I was back at the Simply Stitch studio in East Keswick to deliver a wet felting workshop for owner Nicola Hulme and ten ladies who were there to make their version of my Irit Dulman inspired Bergschaf Clutch Bag.
Mottled Irit Dulman inspired clutch bag
Two-tone Irit Dulman inspired clutch bag.
For at least two of the ladies this would be their first introduction to Felting around a resist.
I know that if I chose the colours and put together specific kits and made students follow my instructions to the letter we would all be done in the time allowed and be taking home a finished item………..but I can’t do that! The last thing I want is for everyone to take home the same item!
When I deliver a workshop I like to encourage students to make the piece their own and this means allowing time to think, discuss options and take risks…..this morning was no exception!
As a result the ladies have all worked flat-out and produced a bag which is unique to them. They are almost but not quite finished. When I get photos of the completed work I will post an update.
Thanks to Nicola for hosting the workshop and keeping us all in coffee and biscuits and to all the ladies who took part….including Janet who managed to run away and hide when I took the final photo! Hope to see you all again.
Lincs In Stitches 
It’s always fascinating to see 10 different interpretations of the same item isn’t it! Your ladies did extremely well, given that some of them had never felted around a resist before – must be due to the excellent teaching!
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You are very kind. I’m fortunate to be working with such creative individuals….I think a bit of clear instruction from a teacher who is passionate about their subject goes a long way!
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Love them all! Great colourways and surface decoration. To take a class of 10 and produce such fabulous bags takes some doing – so well done to the students and their teacher.
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I don’t know who was more worn out at the end of the workshop….me or the ladies! Great day, wonderful results!
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I agree with everything Marilyn said. Another fun looking day, and the bags are looking superb so far. Looking forward very much to seeing them completed.
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I reckon they will look fab Tracey! Will post photos when they come through.
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Boy you are in a roll Karen. Great class with wonderful results. You’re an excellent teacher especially since some of those techniques are not just for beginners. And I love the fact they are all unique to their creators.
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Some of the ladies kept me on my toes but they were a wonderful group and all worked hard and coped really well.
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