Course Description: Learn to “paint” with wool! This class and eBook will provide everything you need to know about using fiber to create artistic, vibrant 2-dimensional artwork. After an overview of the history and basics, we will create several reference samplers using a variety of techniques. We will then move on to creating 3 landscapes using needle felting techniques to achieve beautiful effects. Students will learn how to use value, composition, size and color to create depth and interest. The online course includes a downloadable pdf of lessons, and step by step instructions with photos, which will allow you to see every part of the process from start to a finished piece.
Course Outline:
I. Introduction: outline, description, instructor information
II. Module 1 The History of Felt-making
III. Module 2 Felting vocabulary, tools & materials
IV. Module 3 Types of fleece
V. Module 4 Equipment, supplies and safety
VI. Module 5 Getting started
VII. Module 6 Color blending
VIII. Module 7 The Color Wheel
IX. Module 8 Creating felted tiles, shapes and designs
X. Module 9 Creating a Landscape: Composition
XI. Module 10 Creating a Landscape: Dimension, Value, Color and Texture
XII. Module 11 How to Use Wet felting Techniques with Needle Felting
XIII. Module 12 Creating personal and vibrant felted art
XIV. Module 13 Adding imagery- Artful Birds
XV. Module 14 Framing
XVI. Module 15 Resources and Supply list
XVII. Module 16 Thank you!
Course Description: Learn to “paint” with wool! This class and eBook will provide everything you need to know about using fiber to create artistic, vibrant 2-dimensional artwork. After an overview of the history and basics, we will create several reference samplers using a variety of techniques. We will then move on to creating 3 landscapes using needle felting techniques to achieve beautiful effects. Students will learn how to use value, composition, size and color to create depth and interest. The online course includes a downloadable pdf of lessons, and step by step instructions with photos, which will allow you to see every part of the process from start to a finished piece.
Course Outline:
I. Introduction: outline, description, instructor information
II. Module 1 The History of Felt-making
III. Module 2 Felting vocabulary, tools & materials
IV. Module 3 Types of fleece
V. Module 4 Equipment, supplies and safety
VI. Module 5 Getting started
VII. Module 6 Color blending
VIII. Module 7 The Color Wheel
IX. Module 8 Creating felted tiles, shapes and designs
X. Module 9 Creating a Landscape: Composition
XI. Module 10 Creating a Landscape: Dimension, Value, Color and Texture
XII. Module 11 How to Use Wet felting Techniques with Needle Felting
XIII. Module 12 Creating personal and vibrant felted art
XIV. Module 13 Adding imagery- Artful Birds
XV. Module 14 Framing
XVI. Module 15 Resources and Supply list
XVII. Module 16 Thank you!
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