The "Friends" Workshop

I want to thank four lovely women, all new to Nuno Felting, for a wonderful two days in our studio. Participating were two sets of best friends, each best friends for over 40 years,

who love to do things and make things together.

They were learning the seeming magic of Nuno Felt,

and letting their creativity flow.

I know they had a great time and so did I.

I'm always delighted to see the pieces made in our workshops.

Below are a few examples.

From the Studio.....

For me, the best part of teaching nuno felt, is watching my students work. Especially those who are new to felt. It's fascinating to observe where each of them take the process.

Experimenting with color and shape

Yarn and wool and cotton create a rich collage

Thanksgiving Weekend Nuno Felt Workshop

What a terrific time my students and I had at the Nuno Felt Workshop in my studio last weekend. I'm always so proud of the wonderful work my students produce, and as you can see they are rightly proud of their efforts too. I have both the basic Nuno Felt Workshop, and the Nuno Felt Scarf workshop for those who have taken the basic class, scheduled for January, February and March. I look forward to each one!

Carole's Spectacular Felt Rope

August Nuno Felt Workshop

We spent a productive two days learning and having fun making nuno felt. Other exciting felt processes that were explored included making pieces of pre-felt and silk paper to add to our designs, plus embelished felt ropes and beads.

Love those beautiful colors!

Nuno Felt pillows are the best!

Nuno Felt Scarf Workshop

Last weeks Nuno Scarf workshop was the first class since the studio renovation.   We all loved the natural light, and  being able to feel the delightful spring air and enjoy a view of the front garden in the bargain!  Though small, only room for three students in the scarf class, they proved to be a very productive group.  You can see each of us wearing our favorite scarf from the two day workshop.   I'm offering another Nuno Felt Workshop on June 1 & 2 and on June 8 & 9 another scarf workshop for students who have attended the Nuno Felt Workshop.  Between teaching and doing my own work, I'm able to immerse myself in my favorite activity, nuno felt.  How lucky can one gal be!

The Talmadge Art Show

The Talmadge Art Show

Is always "the" place to find quality hand made art and crafts.  Burt and I have been doing this show, both in the spring and fall for 5 years now.  The work I have shown at Talmadge has evolved from beaded jewelry, to my present and always focus on FELT!  It was, as always,  a good show for both of us.  My display is simple, as I show pillows and scarves/shawls only.  We were  in "our corner" by the French doors.  The splashes of wool, leather and silk colors draw folks into our space and we had lots of great talks and happy customers checking us out. 

No bag or tissue for this woman who insisted she wear her new scarf, and as I watched her walk away, I admired for the last time the soft gauzy piece of Nuno Felt gracefully draped around her neck. Oh yes, that one was called Mangos and Peaches. There was great interest in my Nuno Felt Workshops.  I passed out a lot of fliers for my May 11 & 12 and June 1 & 2 dates.  My friend Susan who owns the Grove, the coolest place to knit in San Diego, stopped by, very excited about my felt pillows, she blogged about the show including very nice photos. 

Burt enjoys a good chat with a customer.  

His beaded leather is so unique.  The guy has a bit of a following , 

in fact, two previous customers came back, on Sunday, 

for another Burt Watson Original 

Tracey loved the belt she bought from Burt.  Tracey's company Razmajette, makes beautiful handbags with vintage elements and wonderful fabrics, so she has a keen eye for fine fashion accessories.