I really enjoyed the last online workshop with Pam de Groot, so I’m now doing another one on Surface form and space.
The first couple of weeks focused on undulations.
By varying the thickness and spacing you can create different effects, so it’s always exciting and fascinating to see what other people have produced in the online discussions. One enthusiastic felter has produced a whole undersea tableau with her creations!
Here I combined some undulations with spikes, just for fun.
Now we’ve moved on to felting foreign objects, starting with stones. As you might imagine, this combination of hard and soft was right up my street. And ESP will be delighted that I’m actually doing something with all the stones I collect on our holidays (and which normally end up in his suitcase to carry home!).
I started with a small granite pebble.
Then I had a go at making a felt necklace. To be honest it’s a bit of a squeeze getting it over my head – I should have made the cord a bit longer!
Finally, I found a flint in the garden that had three holes in it – two of the holes connected to form a mini tunnel. So I tried felting this and then cutting to reveal the holes. Here are a couple of different angles, showing the flint before and after felting.
If I did it again I would probably have fewer layers of felt to try to maintain more of the shape of the stone.
I’m also not sure whether the felt covers too much of the stone texture and whether I should cut away a bit more of the felt. What do you think?
Flextiles 
I would cut away more of the felt to reveal the colors and shape of the stone a bit more as it contrasts so well with the white of the felting. I love the idea of felting some of my rocks!
I love the granite one I think the last one would look better with more stone showing.
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Using fibers as your medium to create art. Each felted pieces are unique and complex. Love it!
I agree, a little more of the stone showing would be good. I particularly like your small granite pebble and the white shell structure. It must be a really inspiring workshop.
Looks like you had fun. The stone is so wonderful, so yes, show more of it 🙂
Thanks everyone! As opinion is unanimous, I’ve taken your advice and cut away more felt. Results in next post!