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Ilam Park: Needle Felted Hare with Hannah Dodd

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

  • Booking essential

Join us for a full day of need felting, in our beautiful 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.

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.

Unleash your creativity and experience the joy of crafting with wool. Join us for a delightful session of felting fun, tea, coffee and sweet treats 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 Full day workshop£80.00

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

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