Felted Silk Shawl

Felted Silk Shawl

Workshops | This program is completed

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States

Studio 207

All levels

2/8/2022-2/9/2022

9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Tue Wed

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$235.00

$200.00

In this colorful fiber workshop, you will be guided through the hands-on techniques to wet-felt a light weight silk chiffon shawl using merino wool and silk fibers, and hand shape a coordinated felted flower to use as a shawl clip. Student will learn the skills to work with various types of wool, silk, and specialty fibers such as bamboo. You will develop a comfort level with understanding the properties of wool fiber, material shrinkage, and experiment with surface design techniques.

  • Masks are required to be worn by all students, regardless of vaccination status.
  • There is a $30.00 fee payable to the instructor for all supplies.
  • Please contact Leeann directly, at least 10 days prior to the workshop, for further details about color selection with your kit purchase: threadedartwear@gmail.com
Kroetsch, Leeann

Leeann Kroetsch is a fiber artist who is both inspired and captivated by the magic that happens when she sculpts wool and silk to create clothing, accessories, artwork and jewelry. Leeann draws from a repertoire of felting techniques where she infuses a simple recipe of hot water, soap and agitation to transform fiber into sculptural shapes. Her work is recognized for richly layered texture and unique surface design. She brings an eye for detail and the ability to integrate color into each new piece she designs. The comments most often overheard when viewing Leeann's work relate to her ability to introduce a sense of wonder and intrigue as she engages the viewer of her art work. Her current focus involves deconstructing vintage dresses, and collaging while felting to give new life to these discarded items and create sustainable art with renewed purpose. Over the past few years, Leeann has won numerous awards for her work at high level art festival across Florida including Best of Show in the 2017 Santa Fe College Art Festival, the 2016 SunFest Juried Art Show, and the 2014 Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Art Festival. Her work may be viewed by appointment and during group exhibitions within Florida.