Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

Name: Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop
Start: 2026-05-30T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-30T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Barnstaple Guildhall

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Barnstaple Guildhall | Barnstaple, EN

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs

Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in felt, and be able to create a small bag or pouch of your own.
Wet-felting involves the creation of a fabric using the combination of wool fibres, soap, water and friction – AKA elbow grease!!
It is a magical craft and the possibilities are endless.
All equipment and materials provided.
Suitable for all levels from beginners to more advanced.
10am-1pm.
Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.
£25.00 +£10 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
Book online or call The Box Office: 01805 624624 (of no reply, press Option 3 to leave a message for St Anne's, we will return your call ASAP).
If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box Office to be added to the waiting list, you might be lucky! This also helps us ascertain the demand for particular workshops when programming.
PARKING
The closest long term car parks (and the cheapest) can be found at:
Fair View, Barnstaple EX31 1JR
Pilton Causeway, Barnstaple EX32 7AA
About Penny:
Artist and craftsperson Penny, has over thirty years experience as an artist/educator, and in creating artworks in a variety of media.
Penny is passionate about the arts, and in sharing that enthusiasm with others. She has worked on commission with groups of all ages and abilities, sharing skills and encouraging participation in creative activities. In her arts practice, she has a fascination with exploring the relationships between identity and the natural world, organic structures , textures and pattern.

Feedback from previous wet Felting workshops:
Thoroughly enjoyable event. Penny was brilliant informative tutor who was very clear about instructions and made a relaxed atmosphere. She has a gorgeous voice. We had a fabulous time and achieved very desirable outcomes.
Well resourced with every material supplied-even down to brooch pins.
Penny is a excellent teacher, patient and encouraging, are just two words I would describe her. An affordable workshop.
A wonderful workshop as usual. A lovely space. Penny was a great tutor. Very patient and brought a wonderful selection of wool for us to use. Thank you again!