Sunday 18th January - Wet Felting

A Calm January Morning of Wet Felting

Sunday 18th January saw our wet felting workshop fully booked at the Feather Felts Workshop in Hunmanby. From 10am to 1pm, the studio settled into the steady, unhurried rhythm that wet felting naturally brings. With warm soapy water, soft wool fibres, and hands busy at the table, the morning felt calm and purposeful, a welcome pause in the middle of winter and a reminder of the quiet enjoyment found in traditional making.

Learning the Traditional Wet Felting Process

The workshop began by taking time to understand the materials and the process, starting with carefully laying out fibres and thinking about colour placement and layering. Participants were shown how gentle movement and pressure encourage the wool to bind together, and how patience plays a key role in achieving a strong, even piece of felt. This slower pace allowed everyone to feel confident before moving on to the more physical stages of felting.

Watching Each Piece Take Shape

As the session progressed, the felt began to firm and the designs slowly emerged. It was lovely to see how differently each piece developed, from soft, blended colour palettes to bolder contrasts and textured surfaces. Some designs became more abstract, while others remained carefully planned, but every piece gained depth and character as the fibres responded to the process.

A Finished Artwork to Take Home

By the end of the morning, everyone left with a completed felted artwork ready to take home, along with a clear understanding of the wet felting technique and how it can be used again. With all materials, tools, and refreshments provided, the focus remained firmly on enjoying the process rather than rushing the result. I have plenty of photographs from the day which capture both the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful finished work, and it was a pleasure to host such a successful and enjoyable workshop.

A gallery of photos from the day, including the wonderful finished pieces, can be found below.