Beginners Textiles: Felting - Felt a Christmas Decoration (WHI26T018)
Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts
- Start date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
- End date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Number of weeks: 1
- Time: 10:00 - 13:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: The Gather, Ennerdale, The Gather, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria. CA23 3AR
- Tutor: Rachel Metcalfe
- Full fee: £22.50 | Concessionary fee: £11.25 | Staff fee: £19.13
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
Create a lovely handmade present for someone. During the course, you will learn the basics of needle felting to create a Christmas Tree decoration: a Christmas pudding, robin, reindeer or your own Christmas bauble. Once you've had a go at this technique you will see its potential to create other items, birds or animals.
How the course will be delivered
Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, discussions and regular support and encouragement.
What you'll need to bring
A selection of materials will be provided for you to use.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements. It is a beginners course for learners who want to learn the basics and have a willingness to experiment.
Additional transferable skills:
Creativity and Visual Thinking, Problem-Solving, Fine Motor Skills, Resourcefulness, Planning and Organisation, Collaboration and Communication
Contact us
Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk