TOAST | Mudlark Charm & Felted Bead Making Workshop

Join us online for a virtual workshop with knitwear designer Imogen Denton. Inspired by our seasonal concept, A Lightness of Being, she will guide you through designing and creating your own mudlark charm using found objects and handmade felted beads. Imogen will also demonstrate alternative felting techniques. You will also receive a knitting pattern, so you may complete this piece after the session.

Imogen Denton is a knitwear designer living and working in London. Her pieces take inspiration from nature alongside historical artefacts. For Imogen, the beauty of knitwear lies in its ability to transform elements of nature into something wearable, seamlessly blending the natural with the handcrafted.

To view on-demand:

• This event first aired on 20 Feb 2025.
• Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive an email with a link to access the video recording.

Materials Needed:

Materials list:

Ribbon, preferably silk - 1.5m 0.5cm-1cm wide10-15 beads/rocks/shells/mudlark finds with a hole large enough to fit a darning needle through

Sewing/darning needle with eye big enough to thread ribbon but small enough to fit through chosen beads etc

Needle felting wool 35g (preferably a mix of colours unless you want to make the beads all one colour)

Washing up liquid or olive oil soap

Small bowl with water

Toothpick

Embroidery scissors

Washing up gloves for those with sensitive skin

Pair of pliers (non-essential)

Needle threader (if required)

Additional material for needle point method:

Felting needles (ideally a cluster of gauge 40-42 triangular felting needles - but any will work well)

A felting mat - or an alternative (a foam pad, a wool pad, a sponge etc)

TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Seasonal workshops and gatherings aim to bring together a like minded community and foster creativity.

As part of our commitment to creative communities, we are currently supporting Crafts Council UK, the national charity for craft. Funds raised through our seasonal events programme and activities will support the work they do to inspire making, empower learning and nurture craft businesses. We jointly believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals, and, in doing so, will change our world for the better. We are proud to be an advocate for their project which are focused on social justice, environmental responsibility and talent development in the craft sector. This workshop is suitable for beginners and 50% of ticket sales will be donated to the Crafts Council UK.