Kate Ramsey, Fabulous Felt Design

FELT YOUR OWN FINE LACE.

A two days workshop in 2014 by Kate Ramsey exclusive at atelier Fiberfusing in the Netherlands.

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During 2 days of the workshop Kate will be showing how to achieve perfect thin and rounded felt lace work. We will be making some samples of lace work, progressing to recreate felt cuffs, and silk and lace scarf. At the end of the first day we will be laying out the lace vest with sleeves. The next whole day will be dedicated to dyeing, lace cutting and fulling the piece. You will learn a range of techniques that Kate use to make felt more elegant and wearable.

Kate will be using sanding machines as well as tumble dryer to present the most efficient techniques of felt-making. The items will be made in white wool and silk fabric and then they will be subsequently dyed using a range of wool and silk dyes. Kate will show a very simple but effective dyeing techniques that she uses herself in her busy feltmaking studio in Ireland. You will learn how to make a quality felt with focus on simplicity of design process and finish of the product.

Skill level required: basic felting skills, also an understanding of how to lay out and handle the wool and how to handle dyeing. Kate will be using sanding machines throughout the course.

note - All workshops will be taught in English and/or in Dutch

KATE RAMSEY is an award winning felt maker, who specialises in producing unique handdyed fashion accessories. Her luxurious scarves and wraps are vibrantly coloured, crafted from the finest quality silk and merino wool. Kate started feltmaking in 2006 and has since transformed it into a successful profession, with orders for her work from high-profile customers across Europe and America. She won the prestigious New Entrant Award at the Royal Dublin Society National Craft Competition in 2011 and second place at the RDSNational Craft Competition in the feltmaking category, as well as a special Feltmakers Ireland award.

www.fabulousfelt.ie www.etsy.com/shop/feltfieltrofilc www.fabulousfelt.blogspot.com

I am a self taught felt maker who mostly lives off by making items for sale. I only teach at Dorie van Dijk's Atelier Fiberfusing, as I tend to limit the amount of people who know how to make felt my way :). At the same time once you meet me you will feel I am very generous with my knowledge!

My methods are simplified to the core, I would not make anything that is too time consuming for a simple reason – It would not sell at a good price! I only have been taught by a few feltmakers, but my methods are completely different! You will be surprised by the results.

Please send an email for more information about prices, lodging, navigation, registration and payment conditions

Email: fiberfusing@gmail.com
Website: www.blogspot.fiberfusing.com
Location: Amsteldijk Zuid 180, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Phone: 0031(0)297-582384