Nuno Felt Scarf Class
Last week I taught my final workshop of the year. It was Nuno Felt Scarf. I had 8 students. Previously, I have been restricted to 6. The old class space at the guild was a snug fit with 6, but since some rearranging of space, I can now teach 8 students comfortably.
This was a fun class; one lady had bought 5 spaces to surprise her family with a Christmas workshop. They had no idea what they were doing until they arrived. They were all game, but I did see some scepticism there too.
I started with a little more explanation than usual to help the surprised students get a better idea of what we were going to do. I had lots of samples to show them to help decide how they wanted their scaves to look. Then I explained all the embellishment fibres. It’s a lot to take in when you’ve just started thinking about it. Most students have been thinking about it for a while and have an idea of what they want to do.
They picked scarf blanks and then base colours. There was a lot of back and forth to pick wool colours, and then the embellishment fibres. Everyone was encouraging and helpful with colour choices and what goes together. All colours go together, just in case you didn’t know. I always enjoy watching everyone work out colours and often working up the courage to be bold and add all the extra bits of colour they want.
After everyone gets their scarves wet, it’s time for lunch.
Usually, lunch is a bring-your-own, or there are a couple of fast-food places around. However, the student who had bought her family had decided to provide everyone with lunch. It was very tasty, cold cuts, cheese, salad and bread. Then there were homemade cookies and fruit for dessert. I felt very spoiled.
After lunch, they moved on to rubbing and rolling.
I am sure some of them thought it was never going to work. Then they noticed it was really shrinking. Then, when it was time to finish fulling, it was so fast, and they could hardly believe they were done. They were all very happy, and there was talk of doing another class; it was so much fun.
13 thoughts on “Nuno Felt Scarf Class”
What a fun family day out – and they all enjoyed the surprise! Lunch was a lovely bonus too eh?
I thought it was a great Christmas surprise for them. They all really enjoyed it. Much more memorable than just opening a gift.
Don’t they all look happy? I’m not surprised, nuno can be fun, especially for first timers who don’t believe it’s going to work. The amazement on their faces when they see what they have achieved is great. Teaching can be fun. It looks as if you’ll be seeing some of your students again next year Ann.
Ann.
I love seeing the skepticism turn to wonder when it really does work. I hope I see some of them again.
Hi Ann, I was wondering if you could tell me what is the piece your students used for rolling the scarf. I teach classes as well and it looks so much nicer than bubble wrap.
Thanks so much
Jackie
HI Jacqueline, they are plastic reed mats. They last a really long time. I have some of these for more than 10 yeas. My big one is probably closer to 20 yeas old. These ones are beach mats. I got them at my local Dollar store. They usually have them in the spring time. They also make them as outdoor carpets. They sell them at many stores herre in the spring. I have a 5 feet by 8 foot one I use for bigger things.
Ann, thanks so much for the info! Merry Christmas 🌲
The scarves look amazing, and wonderful colours too.. Great achievement for your students, they must be thrilled with their work.
Thanks, I think they wee all happy. I talk to some late and they wee all still thrilled so that’s good.
How wonderful! They all look so happy with their results. I always feel a warmth inside when new people learn about the marvels of wool. Thanks for sharing, Ann!
Thanks, it is wonderful getting people to see how wool is not itchy and so versatile.
Looks like another great class. It’s always fun for a group of people that know each other and lunch sounds delicious.
It was a fun day. I was exhausted by the time I got home. Good thing Hubby made dinner.