On Sunday, the 14th of June, we will learn how to transfer designs onto felt fabrics using soluble fabric and heat-transfer techniques with committee member Adrienne Dempsey. Editor’s Note: This is the session that we needed to reschedule from April.
In this workshop, we’ll explore different methods for transferring designs and bring them to life through needle felting.
You’ll create a motif that you can use in your own artwork or transform into a decorative piece, such as a brooch.
Materials we will use:
•Linen and silk canvas fabric
•Heat transfer materials, fabric pens
•Soluble fabric
•Vilene, cotton batting, calico, and Pellon
•Parchment paper
•Needle felting wool (black & white and a selection of colours)
•Felting needles
•Iron
•Embroidery threads & beads (optional)
What to bring:
Bring both your Needle and Wet Felting Kits
- Felting wool and felting needles
- Felting pad
- Towel
- Bowl for water
- Soap
- Bubble wrap
- Small scissors
- Embroidery hoop (6 inch, optional)
The Details:
When: Sunday, the 14th of June, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Where: CIE Sports Hall, Library Square, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dublin, D8
Additional Information:
If you can, please bring a home-baked good to share and a travel mug (to reduce our use of disposable cups).
To reduce the spread of illnesses, please refrain from coming if you feel unwell.
Zoom Access
We will send a Zoom link to the Session on Friday afternoon, the 12th.
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