Sculptural Felt - Wallhangings
Tutor: Dagmar Binder (Germany)
In this in-depth felting workshop, the focus is on creating sculptural wall installations, the art of well-planned layouts and a range of felting techniques which determine the way your felt will (or can) go.
We’ll consider the characteristics of various wool types, batts, prefelt, tops and their interaction; experiment with various fibre directions and the way in which the initial setting influences final consistency and shape.
Adding intricate 3D elements to a surface, we consider the need for durable connections and a functional placement of resists, to define how the felted structure will unfold later.
Participants are asked to bring sources of inspiration, ideas, photo(s) or sketches and together we will discuss concepts, technical details, options and solutions for ‘tricky’ situations.
Alongside the tutor’s expertise and support, participants can learn from each other, understand parallels and differences of several ways of working, and develop confidence in their personal dialogue between the felt and the maker.
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We’ll consider the characteristics of various wool types, batts, prefelt, tops and their interaction; experiment with various fibre directions and the way in which the initial setting influences final consistency and shape.
Adding intricate 3D elements to a surface, we consider the need for durable connections and a functional placement of resists, to define how the felted structure will unfold later.
Participants are asked to bring sources of inspiration, ideas, photo(s) or sketches and together we will discuss concepts, technical details, options and solutions for ‘tricky’ situations.
Alongside the tutor’s expertise and support, participants can learn from each other, understand parallels and differences of several ways of working, and develop confidence in their personal dialogue between the felt and the maker.
See Student Requirement List
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Bio
Some years after obtaining her interpreter diploma in 1985, Dagmar Binder decided to turn her passion for the arts into a profession. She enrolled at Berlin University of Arts and was fortunate to come across felting in 1997. It changed her life!
Fascinated by the surprising possibilities that wool offered for creating artistic work, Dagmar started her felting studio in 1999, developing and creating unique, handmade wearables and fine art objects.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions, art and craft shows and has undertaken residencies in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. Since 2005 she teaches internationally and enjoys combining her language and art skills, meeting artists, exchanging ideas and expertise and sharing her passion for an ancient yet very contemporary craft and art medium.
Website: textillabor.de
Instagram: textillabor
Some years after obtaining her interpreter diploma in 1985, Dagmar Binder decided to turn her passion for the arts into a profession. She enrolled at Berlin University of Arts and was fortunate to come across felting in 1997. It changed her life!
Fascinated by the surprising possibilities that wool offered for creating artistic work, Dagmar started her felting studio in 1999, developing and creating unique, handmade wearables and fine art objects.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions, art and craft shows and has undertaken residencies in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. Since 2005 she teaches internationally and enjoys combining her language and art skills, meeting artists, exchanging ideas and expertise and sharing her passion for an ancient yet very contemporary craft and art medium.
Website: textillabor.de
Instagram: textillabor
