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FELTMAKING
Workshop leader: Lisa Widemann
Maximum number of participants: 8
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Introduction

FELT, made from wool fibres, is considered to be the oldest man-made material. Nomadic people from Central Asia started making felt thousands of years ago and today Turkey and Kirgizstan are still leading countries in the craft of felt making.
This workshop is intended to act as an introductory course to the process of felt making. It will be delivered through a series of demonstrations and practical exercises and will teach the traditional way of felt making using sheep and camel fibres. Students will also have the opportunity to experiment with silk and cotton fabrics and will be encouraged to use felt to create two and three dimensional forms.
This is an excellent workshop for artists/designers interested in textiles, fashion and textile art.

Schedule

Day
Date
Session
Time
Saturday
24/04/2010
1
10.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00
10.00 - 13.00
01/05/2010
2
14.00 - 16.00
08/05/2010
3
10.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00
15/05/2010
4
10.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00

Fees

Tashkeel Members
Non members
Full Course
1620 AED
1800 AED
* Full course fee must be paid on registration

Materials
   Basic materials and equipment required for the workshop will be provided. Any additional materials required are to be purchased; limited quantities may be available from Tashkeel or directly from the workshop leader. Participants are advised to bring their own aprons.
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure that this workshop is conducted in a safe manner and environment, Tashkeel cannot be held responsible for any accidents and injuries that may be caused as a result of participation in this workshop.
Registration
Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.