Introduction to Felting Workshops

by Lyn McDonald

at Gallery F, 31-33 Deakin Ave, Mildura

Saturday 21 July,  9.30 -12.30pm 

Saturday 28 July,  9.30 -12.30pm

Cost of Workshops including materials and a kit

of basic felting needs is $70 for two sessions.

These workshops are not open to just one session.

Maximum of 8 participants.

Session 1

Introduction to felting process for beginners includes making pre-felts and creating a square or rectangle felt for a bag, cushion cover or an Art piece.

Session 2

Nuno-Felting wool onto a length of silk.

Silk will be supplied in white or earthy eco-dyed colours and both natural coloured fleeces and coloured wool tops are available.

Contact Valarie Robinson -  0408018342 or email  Lyn McDonald - lynmcd13@bigpond.com

Lyn McDonald: The Yard and Beyond Exhibition for July

Artist Statement

Stepping out of my house and into the streets of Mildura, the nature

strips and plants that adorn the centre of the roads are predominantly

eucalypts of various species. This move by the council over many

years is strategic in merging the City with the majestic red gums of the

riverfront, which give Mildura its unique environment. How can this be

transformed into Art?

I use the bark and leaves of eucalyptus to give colour and imprints to

my textile works. A process that I call Eco-Alchemy, reflecting the

natural environment.

Natural plant dyed scarves

Installation view, hand-felted silk and wool jacket

Eucalypt on linen

Silk Forest Installation View

Materials for dying of fabrics and prints

Detail from Silk Forest 1-9