This class will guide you through making a pair of custom felted woolen mittens using 100% merino wool. From this knowledge gained felting mittens, you will be able to explore the endless possibilities of felting objects like scarfs, beanies, jackets, clothes and much more.

PROJECT: Following step by step you will make your unique mittens using natural and delicate merino wool. With this project students will felt wool mittens for yourself (size of your hands). Students learn basic knowledge of calculating shrinkage coefficient of wool, how to build template for mittens, different kind of wool, layering wool and fibers and basic decorating technique. Instructor performs and explains step by step in wet felt technique how to make a mitten. Larisa will show some methods of mitten decoration with wool and viscose, raw fleece and nuno felting.

DISCUSSION: basic knowledge of different kind of wool/ fibers and their property for felting. What we can use for decoration of felting surface.

INCLUDED: Wool for felting and decoration fibers

-Step by Step Instructions (this is long 12 pages instruction, with full-color photos, and it will be sent to your email) and PDF file format with full size of mittens template.

Provided during the class: Ready pattern (template) and resist for mittens

Tulle Netting, Soap Bar (Olive Oil Base or Laundry soap), dish -wash liquids, Spray bottle, Rolling pipe, Small tap for water Felting Surface, Gloves

PLEASE BRING - One or two old towels (to keep dry). Plastic or vinyl apron (optional). Snack, lunch, water, and lots of energy!

PREREQUISITE: None!  This is a beginner class, no experience necessary.

NOTE: Class size limited to 6 people.  All materials provided. Masks are optional.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to very small class sizes, we are unable to offer refunds on workshops. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you can send someone in your place. Any classes cancelled by us due to low registration or health mandates will have the option for a refund or transfer to future date.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class start time. Class end time may vary.

INSTRUCTOR BIO: Larisa Sova is a felt maker from Alberta. She moved to Canada in 2003. Five years ago, her life changed when she was introduced to felt making. She endeavors to create well-made felt work that will stand the test of time. She is attracted to this soft material because of its impact on the senses and it is a cruelty free material. Working as an environmental technologist doing field work, sometimes in cold environments, she was looking for better and warmer clothes that were also eco-friendly. She started with knitting items and eventually changed to felting. She found that felts have some awesome properties: Excellent sound and thermal insulation, waterproof, naturally flame resistant, maintaining the body’s natural temperature. Wool felt is a gift of nature – 100% natural and 100% FUN! Thank you, sheep! They give us unique quality of clothing! Larisa wants more people to fall in love with wool as she did, and she wants to introduce it to the public.