#501 Mariya Gerhardt--Nuno Felted Japanese Knot Bag Full day Sunday $100

#501  Mariya Gerhardt--Nuno Felted Japanese Knot Bag   Full Day Sunday  9am-4pm   Bldg 7 North  $100

Skill level:  Beginner

Workshop Description: In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to create a nuno felted Japanese knot bag using wet felting techniques. This beginner-friendly course is perfect for those new to felting as well as anyone looking to explore a unique textile art form.
The Japanese Knot Bag is a very popular style of project bag that is often used by crafters while they are on the move. It has a long strap on one side and a short strap on the other, and the long strap is slipped through the short strap to form a handle and close the bag. 
During the class, students can either follow a guided design or explore their own creative style to make a unique Japanese knot bag. Using a resist template, they will work with a rich combination of materials including merino wool, organza silk fabric, felt pieces, viscose fiber, and wool nepps. The workshop will focus on:
•    Using resist to create seamless, three-dimensional felted objects
•    Exploring the nuno felting technique, bonding wool fibers into sheer fabrics like organza     silk gauze rarefied, the word "nuno" means "cloth" or "fabric" in Japanese.
•    Understanding how different types of materials affect texture and design
•    Creating rich surface texture and personalized artistic detail in felting
By the end of the workshop, each student will complete their own unique Japanese knot bag—both a practical accessory and a personal piece of art.
No previous felting experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

Students should bring:  one or two old towels, scissors, plastic bag to take wet project home

Homework:  None

Material Fee: $35  Covers:  merino wool, hand dyed pieces of organza silk gauze rarefied fabric, pieces of felt, viscose fiber, wool nepps, resist, plastic gloves, thin plastic, handouts. 

Class Limit:  12