Nuno Felting Workshop

This class is for all levels of experience. Participants create a lightweight scarf, hat or similar item of choice. Your piece will be made using the wet felting method in combination with other felting techniques. For this project, participants will use soft and colorful merino wool roving, several yards of special gauze silk, yarn and various embellishments. After initial fabrication, roll your piece, immerse in hot water and then throw it to shrink and tighten it.

Workshop starts with simple brainstorming before creating “pre-felts” and a template. The various textures and techniques taught in this workshop can be applied to making a beautiful scarf, hat or other items. Participants choose their own color palettes before learning the “ins and outs” of Nuno wet felting. A range of different concepts are demonstrated to inspire everyone with many creative, exciting options. Bring any extra yarns, beads or threads you might want to use for felting your piece and a small sketchbook or note pad.

Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting.

In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, Connecticut.