Summer Clematis and Lilies in Needlefelt

Learn how to create beautiful needle-felted clematis or lilies using British wool, inspired by the bright blooms growing at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Julie will demonstrate and teach from an artist’s perspective how to ‘paint with wool’ in a step-by-step lesson. You will learn about the equipment and the process of needle felting, about different compositions and how to build up layers using a variety of wool and materials to achieve fine details.  You will be using barbed needles to produce a 16 cm (approx.) square piece of art ready to frame.

Inspired by nature and the local landscape, Julie’s needlefelts are created with British wool mainly from Dartmoor and Exmoor sheep and purchased from local mills. Julie attended university, graduating with a BA (hons) 1^st Illustration, and then became a fully qualified Secondary School Art Teacher. After 20 years teaching using a variety of media, Julie now teaches from her home on the edge of Dartmoor as well as exhibiting and producing her own artwork. 

Please bring with you:

• Your booking reference number
• A notebook and pencil to make notes
• Camera (or mobile phone for photos)

All materials provided. Lunch and refreshments included.

Tutor: Julie Vickery