4 days Masterclass to create a unique sculptural felt hat & boost your creativity
Level: Advanced
With the skills taught during the class, you will be able to make hats like the ones shown in the slideshow above. They are all based on an original Ariane Mariane template which is included in the workshop prize. You will learn how to make it fit for any head size and transform it in many stylish and sculptural ways.
Tueday 13th: 5h pm to 8pm
Wednesday 14th: 5pm to 6:30pm
Thursday 15th : 5pm to 6:30pm
Friday 16th: 5pm to 6:00 pm
Paris time (UTC +2 = early evening class for students based in Australia)
PRIZE : 290 €
(This 4 days online masterclass
is equal to the ones I usual teach
in my studio for 390€ )
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What you will learn :
the secret & particularity of my sculptural hats (inner lining)
making a sculptural template with flaps
bests techniques to make a seamless hollow form in high quality
embellishing the surface through funky design elements (fiber painting, relief and nuno felting techniques …)
extending the form with cords, crests …
free form shaping: pleats, spirals, snail forms…
high quality sculptural felt work
How this class is organized
The class is hold live on the meeting app Zoom and completed with handouts. All lessons will be recorded* and send to the students allowing to review the lessons at any time.
*Important: when signing in to this class you have to agree to be recorded! The recording is send to all signed in students for personal use only. It won’t be given or sold to third parties!
Step by step 4 days program:
It’s very important to me that all students will have created a sculptural hat by the end of the class. The program is established to make it easy for you to follow up.
Day 1 sampler making
The first day (~3h) we will work on a small hat sampler online all together. This allows you to get an idea of the whole whole process.
First day mini hat samplers can be used as stylish egg warmers!
Day 2 (~1h30) template construction
I will demonstrate how construct a perfect sitting hat, starting with how to take the right measurements , through pattern making up to enlarging the hat form to layout size.
Day 3 (~1h30): Composition & Surface design
I will work on a unique hat design, allowing you to observe my process of composing and designing. It’s the moment where I will share my favorite surface design techniques.
Day 4 (~1h): Sculpturing
The last lesson I demonstrate the sculpturing of the felted hat I started the 3rd day.
An extra meeting to tell and show
To finalize the workshop I offer the opportunity of a final meeting several days later. You are invited to show your finished hat'(s). It’s also an opportunity to answer all questions that might have pop up while making your unique sculptural hat. This meeting will be scheduled during the last class day in function of everyone’s calendar.
WHAT YOU NEED TO Take part in this class:
Most important: a good internet connection & a devise with camera and microphone.
You can follow the workshop on a telephone but it’s easier if you have a laptop or tablette.
At least basic felting skills are highly recommended to be able to follow this class!
For beginners I recommend taking my vessel or hollow form critter class first.
Materials:
wool top (or combed wool) in 1-2 main colors
optional: scrapes of thin fabrics for nunofelting
bubble plastic
polyethylene foam (bubble wrap can be alternatively used)
water
a sprinkler bottle
towels
cotton or rubber bands
duck tape
scissors
optional: all kind of felting tools you are used to (soap, sticks…)