Ancient Textiles: Felting

Ancient Textiles: Felting

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

A hands-on workshop that will teach you the traditional techniques of creating felted textiles using wool.

By Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

Date and time

Location

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre

Broadway Southbourne BH6 4EW United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning session


You will learn the basic process of feltmaking.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch


Please bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, the Hiker cafe is nearby.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Afternoon session


We will make a felted seed pod bag with cordage.

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Paid venue parking

Join us for an exciting event on Ancient Textiles: Felting and Making a Seed Pod Bag!

Get ready to dive into the world of textiles and learn the ancient craft of felting fleece. Step back into the past and discover one of the oldest techniques our ancestors used to make fabric. Experience this traditional skill in the setting of an Iron Age roundhouse.

Spend a day switching off from the noisy, modern world. Instead, enjoy the peace and calm of a slower pace of life when people took the time to hand-make the essential materials for their everyday lives.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore the rich history of textiles and try their hand at a new craft. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from skilled artisans and create your own beautiful felted creations!

This workshop will consist of two sessions:

In the morning session, you will learn the basic process of feltmaking.

In the afternoon session, we will make a felted seed pod bag with cordage.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed?

Unfortunately, we don't permit dogs at our events, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Organized by

The Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre offers a wide range of Green heritage events covering wildlife, ecology, conservation, endangered crafts, ancient technology and living history. Through our robust programme of talks, walks, workshops and demonstrations, we hope to bring the natural world to life for the 1.2 million visitors who come to Hengistbury Head every year. The site is protected as a Local Nature Reserve, a Site of special scientific interest and a Scheduled Monument.

£30Jul 24 · 10:00 AM GMT+1