Join us on June 29th from 10:00am–4:00pm for a full-day of fun. This Wet Felting Handbag Workshop is where you’ll create a stunning, one-of-a-kind handbag using luxurious natural fibres including alpaca, merino wool and specialty fibres. The handbag includes handles and measures about 15"x15" when complete.\n\nWet felting is a traditional fibre art technique that uses warm water, soap, agitation, and rolling to bind loose natural fibres together into a strong, durable fabric. During this immersive hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully layer fibres, build texture and shape, incorporate colour and design elements, and felt the fibres into a seamless wearable piece of art.\n\nThroughout the day, participants will work through the complete felting process — from fibre layout and resist shaping to rolling, fulling, and finishing techniques — while creating a functional handbag that is both beautiful and practical. Each bag will be completely unique, reflecting your own artistic style and fibre choices.\n\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners as well as experienced fibre artists looking to explore wet felting techniques in a creative and supportive environment. All participants will leave with a finished handcrafted handbag and the skills to continue exploring the art of wet felting at home.\n\nInstructor: Ann McElroy from the Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild and owner of Shepherds Spring Farm.\n\nAll materials will be supplied — just bring your creativity!\n\nLunch: Please bring your own lunch and water. Coffee & tea will be provided.\n*Be prepared to work both indoors and outdoors if the weather cooperates!\n\n
