At the Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show in Ingliston/Edinburgh

Galgael's wood craft and wool craft stall at the RHS

From the 19th to the 22nd of June I was enjoying fantastic times at the Royal Highland Show. I was part of a team of volunteers at GalGael. As Galgael is a place of people mainly working with wood, we wool crafters, Gillian and myself had the opportunity to demonstrate wool craft beside the wood carvers. We practiced, demonstrated and supervised weaving at different kinds of looms: 
1.Rag rug weaving on an upright floor loom. 

Floor loom

2. Warping and weaving a scarf, using a table loom.

Making a warp in a very simple way with 3 stakes

Finished warp ready to go on the hand loom 

We had 2 spinning wheels, a couple of drop spindles, hand carders and a drum carder for use. 
Those visitors, who wished could try their luck at weaving and spinning and were supervised by Gillian and myself. We had interesting, inspiring and fun conversations with visitors of the show and were a great team together with the wood carvers. I hope we did Galgael proud! Really enjoyed these days at the show!

Spinning at my scottish spinning wheel

Various Felt Workhops

 

Get creative with colourful sheep’s wool! Felt making is fun for all ages!

  "In the magical natural realm” Needle felt workshop for adults on Tuesday, the 17th of June 2014, 7-9pm  Skill level: Beginners Price: £12/£10    

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  Fortnightly needle felt workshops on Wednesday mornings 10-11.30am; Wed. 25^th of June, 9th and 23^rd of July.  All skill levels. Price: £6. We like it relaxed & love to have a bit of a chat too. 

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  Adults and Children needle felt workshop (Children from ~7 years onwards, accompanied by an adult) on Wednesday, 2^nd of July 2.30-4pm. All skill levels. Price: £6 per person. 

 

These workshops will take place in Glasgow/Bishopbriggs, 63 Crowhill Road G64 1QY

Included in the workshop price are all the materials you will need, tea and coffee plus delicious biscuits. 

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Adults & children wet felt workshop at GalGael/Ibrox (Children from ~7 years onwards, accompanied by an adult) on Thursday, 10th of July 4-5.30pm. Skill level: Beginners and improver Price: £6/£5 per person. Included in the workshop price are all the materials you will need & a cup of tea/coffee. 

Venue for this workshop: Galgael, Glasgow/Ibrox 15 Fairley Street, G51 2SN

For all felt workshops: Please book per email or phone: 07503210416.

For more information about felt making and workshops, please contact me.

Please make your payment at the beginning of the workshop. 

I look forward to welcome you to a felt workshop!

~ Really enjoyed felting for the first time Thanks for the great teaching. You were very patient and fun. Katie ~

~ Thank you for a lovely day, making felt. My hat is lovely. It’s amazing! Nuria ~

New fairy folk up for an adventure

A little gnome has appeared in my garden. It looks like he's ready to go for a walk or even a hike with his walking stick. I wonder what he's up to next. He told me, he doesn't like to wear shoes. I guess he must be hardy to walk bare foot in this Scottish weather and the rough and uneven ground. Hope he'll be fine and walk carefully. Do you think I'll be able to follow him and find out what his plans are? I'll do my best, put my shoes on and look out for him. Just watch this space and I'll keep you posted.  

“In the magical natural realm” Needle felt workshop for adults on Tuesday, the 17th of June 2014, 7-9pm

 

In this workshop you can learn needle felting using colourful sheep's wool. It’s fun and rewarding! We will relate to Nature, creating fairies, or gnomes, leaves, flowers, butterflies, fruits, or whatever inspires you. No previous experience requested.

In this workshop for beginners and intermediate you will:
 
   
● learn to needle felt, using a specific felt needle and sheep’s wool.
● experiment with colours and design
● take home an unique piece of handmade felt.

At the end of the workshop you will take home your own felted item and have learned a new skill.
Costs: £12/£10 concession, including material
Please, feel free to invite friends!
Workshop facilitator: Laryna E. Wuppermann, Fiber craft artist
Venue: 63 Crowhill Road, G64 1QY, Glasgow/Bishopbriggs            
Please book asap, as places are limited! Email:laryna108@gmail.com
Here you can find more about felt workshops I'm facilitating.