Skip to content
Skip to content

Ilam Park: Needle Felted Fungi with Hannah Dodd

Come and enjoy a day in the beautiful setting of Ilam Park and create your very own needle felted fungi with artist Hannah Dodd. 

  • Booking essential

Join us for half a day of need felting, in our beautiful autumanal countryside setting. Join textile artist Hannah Dodd for a captivating workshop where you'll discover the magic of transforming wool fibres into delightful 3D creations. The perfect cosy craft to get into this autumn!

Witness the fascinating process as wool intertwines and tightens, forming a solid and textured base. Using a barbed felting needle, you'll master the dry felting technique, sculpting and shaping your very own whimsical hare. Hannah will guide you through each step, revealing the secrets to creating depth, form, and unique character.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn:

-The fundamentals of dry needle felting. -How to build 3D shapes and forms with wool. -Techniques for adding detail and personality to your creations. -How to create your very own whimsical felted hare.

All your materials, as well as teas, coffees and cakes provided.

This event, like all our events is open to members of the National Trust and non-members. Money raised at our events goes back into looking after the White Peak.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Half day workshop£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Event suitable for adults.

Meeting point

Meet in the Coach House events space in our Stableyard

What to bring and wear

All materials will be provided.

Accessibility

There is step free access to the Coach House events space, an accessible toilet and changing place available. If you have any questions about access please email PeakDistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk or call the Estate Office for further details 01335 350503

Other

Event suitable for small groups.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

Upcoming events

Dovedale: May Half Term Nature Journaling 

Slow down and discover nature in Dovedale National Nature Reserve this May half term and capture it all in your own nature journal! We'll provide everything you need, just bring your imagination!

Event summary

on
24 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: May Half Term Nature Creators! 

Escape into nature at Ilam Park this May half term and capture it all in your own Nature Journal! Sketch the stunning views, colour in wildflowers, and collect found treasures.

Event summary

on
24 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: YHA Kids Creative Nature Writing Drop in 

Drop in and get creative! Write a wonderful story about your adventures or the perfect nature poem.

Event summary

on
25 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

Ilam Park: Family Guided Walk: Geology, Archaeology and Landscape 

Ever wondered about how this magnificent landscape was created? want to learn more about the people who first called it home, and how you can spot their marks on the landscape? This is the walk for your family!

Event summary

on
28 May to 29 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 14:30+ 2 other dates or times