Fabulous textures emerge when wool fibers are laminated to cloth through nuno felting. This workshop pairs two of fiber arts’ most expressive techniques—weaving and wet felting—to produce surfaces that neither method can achieve alone. This class emphasizes process over perfection.
You will begin by breaking all the weaving rules to create a delicate web of cloth. This is a great time to use a mixed warp of everything but the kitchen sink. You will take cloth off the loom, add luxurious merino wool fibers, then wet felt everything together. Forget everything you have heard about hours of rolling and don’t worry if you have never felted before.
You will learn how fiber choice, cloth structure, and wool placement influence the final surface. Good results are guaranteed. You will go home with a wonderful scarf-sized piece plus the inspiration and knowledge to create something new.
Enrollment Status
Open
Experience Level
Open to All
Maximum Class Size
10
Materials Fee
$30 covers all merino wool, and misc. supplies provided by instructor.
Felting tools: three or four stocking legs to be used as ties, ½ length pool noodle, small open container 6 to 8 cup size, bubble wrap 18” x 3 yards small bubbles, small bottle of dish soap.
Optional: Felting tools student already owns (e.g., ball brauser, rubbing tool–helpful but no need to purchase).
Homework
Directions for winding a warp will be sent to registered students before class.
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Instructor
Geri Forkner
Instructor Bio
Geri Forkner is a mixed media fiber artist. Trained through classes at Georgia State University, workshops, conferences, and hands-on experience. She brings a deep respect for both art and craft to her work. Her current focus includes daily weavings from reclaimed materials and pushing the boundaries of wet felting. Geri’s work honors tradition while embracing innovation. She teaches internationally, inspiring others to explore fiber in new ways.
