Conservatory, Courses & Lectures
Sat 27 Sep 2025
Wet Felting Workshop - Limpet Shell Study with Hand Embroidery
10am - 3:30pm
£90 including tea/coffee and biscuits and access to Walled Garden
Available Places: 10
On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

You will spend the day in the magnificent Scampston Hall conservatory in the award-winning walled garden.

The workshop will give participants the skills and techniques to be able to create a unique piece of felt textile art.
Step by step we will work through the process of wet felting. Starting with the chosen design, laying out of ‘dry’ fibres, then using a variety of techniques that will create additional textures and the 3D element.
This is the time to show your creativity, as the design can be adapted to add your personal mark. During the ‘wet’ stage water, soap, and friction are applied eventually creating a unique piece of fabric.

Felt is surprisingly strong, a lovely medium to stitch into, no two pieces will ever be the same, this should be embraced. We will look at ways of embellishing the design using hand embroidery, methods I use in my own felt designs. As felt cantake a few days to completely dry, we will use sample pieces of felt to practice any unfamiliar stitches and discuss ways of embellishing the design.

What’s included:
All materials and tuition to support and guide you through the process. Please bring a hand towel and a suitable bag to take the wet towel and work home with you.
Summary notes and a pack of hand dyed threads that complement the design will be yours to take and finish at home.
Complementary tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day and the workshop includes free access to the beautiful Walled Garden during the day which closes at 5pm.

Please notify the Tutor if you have any allergies that should be considered within this context.

Lunch Options:

You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. A small selection of lunch items will be available to order upon arrival, which are served to us by the Bothies team in the conservatory. We will eat together in a lovely part of the conservatory

Suitable for:

Adults Only. This Workshop is perhaps more suited to those who have had some previous wet felting experience, though not essential. Please note: A certain degree of upper arm fitness is required, and participants may find it easier standing up while felting.

If you have any questions or would like further information, guidance or support please contact the tutor directly at: upanddowndale3@gmail.com

 

Booking Information
Bookings are managed directly by the Tutor. To reserve a place please book via the link above. Your place will only be confirmed once payment has been received. The tutor will email you to confirm the booking which includes information about the day. If you do not receive this, please check your spam/other folder.

Contact Details
Contact Name: Lynn Comley
Email: upanddowndale3@gmail.com