WHAT TO EXPECT AT MY CLASSES
Most classes will start at 10 am and end around 3 pm – come early to reserve a seat, have a coffee, and look at samples, tools and materials I usually bring to all my classes.
I prefer a class with at least 5 students. The maximum number for students per class is 9 (rare it’s up to 12). I will be in touch a few weeks prior to class if I do not have the required number of students to discuss perhaps rescheduling the class.
What to wear – Please dress for the weather and in layers, but be ready to get your hands wet up to elbows, so short sleeves shirt as a first layer should be a good idea. Because, we will be working with very fine fibers, simple cotton tops are preferred to avoid statics and tanging.
Be ready to stand up – laying wool for wet felting and felting process itself may require standing up position for some time, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and come rested. If you have any health issues related to your back, arms or hands, please consult with me before signing up for the class.
If you are a very beginner – I would suggest you to watch my “Introduction to Felting” videos that are published on my YouTube Channel “Felting with Marikah”
Here is the link: https://youtu.be/QBINItKvNaM
Class Fee: All fees per class depend on material costs for that class and a class length. All materials, supplies are included in the price, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
Payment and cancelation: I do not require a deposit, but I do rely on you to keep me informed ahead of time if you won’t be able to participate, so I can take another student instead. You can pay online via PayPal system here below, or by a check or cash right at the classroom.
NEXT CLASS
1. Felting a Spring Garden
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
In this class you will learn how to make a pretty felted cloth with your own unique design. The theme is a Spring Garden. We will use many different fibers, yarns, and fabrics to decorate our felted cloth that can be used as part of a bag, or a garment or make a wonderful home decor.
The class is good for both beginners and advanced felters.
• We will experiment with all kind of materials. I will show you the best tools, and techniques for felt-making.
• You will learn how lay and stabilize wool fiber and decorate it with other materials to create your one of a kind fabric.
• I will teach you everything you need to know about layers, directions and shrinkage of fibers to create a perfect felt fabric, so you will be able to a make a simple template for your projects.
• You will find out how to resize, reshape and take care of your creations.
• You will leave the class with your beautiful creation and a lot of knowledge.
• You will meet other people who are interested in texting and fiber arts. It will be a very fun day.
What to bring to this class – sharp scissors, and if you have some leftover yarns, pieces of silk fabric, other natural fibers feel free to bring it, so we can experiment if it’s usable for wet felting and how the results will look like, if it is. If you are a felter, feel free to bring any of your own tools as well.
Get ready to roll your sleeves and have a lot of fun!
Date: April 21st
Time: 10 am
Location: 1st Reformed Church, 630 State St, Holland, MI
Please contact me to sign up for the class: Masha Kakhova (248) 556 68 39 or 4marikah@gmail.com
2. PERFECT FIT/EASY FELT Wool Felted Slippers
How to make your own warm cozy perfectly fitted wool sleepers in the color of your choice using my special easy wet felting method. The class will be taught online in a webinar format. The recorded video will be available for replay. 30% discount and free shipping for all necessary supply for all participates.
Date and time: TDB
Price: $85
Please contact me to sign up for the class: Masha Kakhova (248) 556 68 39 or 4marikah@gmail.com
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