Owl in Flight
A 6-8 week class in Faerie making & felting
Faerie & Owl ~ February 14 - April 13th
Owl Only ~ February 28th - April 13th
In this eight-week class you will be making a life size barn owl and a soft sculpture art doll, or a six week class with owl only.
Owl: You will learn how to make a sturdy wire armature for a large bird in flight, as well as various needle felting techniques that will help you build a solid form while also creating a captivating sense of movement. Additionally, you will explore different methods for wet felting feathers, which will add texture and realism to your finished piece.
Faerie: You will be hand sewing a faerie from natural fibres over wire armature, learning how to dye locks for hair with a variety of natural dyes, embroider a tiny face, and create clothing using salvaged antique fabrics and wool felt.
Materials are not included in the cost of the course. A full resource list for materials will be emailed to you upon registration. Kits will also be available for purchase.
This is an intermediate level class - for those with prior needle felting experience. Prior hand sewing experience an asset but not a must. If you are looking for a beginner class I recommend the Chickadee & Robin course.
New lessons will be available every Friday, with about 4-6 hours of student time recommended each week. You can work through the modules at your own pace as you have 12 months access to the online classroom. I am available throughout the eight weeks (and beyond) to answer any questions. There is an optional weekly Zoom meeting where you can join the class to ask question, discuss progress and share work.
Please read through the FAQ if you have any questions, or contact me directly.
The Course:
Week 1 - Crafting a Faerie
Creating and wrapping a wire armature
How to shape a face
Hand stitching a body
Embroidering a face
Week 2 - Creating clothing, hair, and wings
Playing with different fibers and patterns to dress your faerie.
Sewing on hair (we’ll talk about how to hand-dye mohair locks using natural plant dyes)
Creating realistic wings
Week 3 - Felting foundations
Creating a wire armature for your owl
Building up the form & sculpting your owl with wool batt
Week 4 - Felting details
Needle felting your owl’s face
Felting talons
Week 5 - Wings
Wet felting wing feathers
Wings
Week 6 - Wings pt 2
Wet felting large wing feathers
Finish wings
Week 7 - Tail
Wet felting tail feathers
Attaching wings & tail
Week 8 - Finishing your piece
Felting final details
Seating your rider
Hanging your owl
What’s included:
6-8 weeks of modules comprising of video tutorials for each lesson.
Weekly Live video Q&As with me to see where everyone is at and discuss the process and any challenges.
In-course support with me for the duration of the course – you can ask questions whenever you need!
Access to Owl Rider Facebook group This is a wonderful way of connecting with other students during the course, sharing photos of work, and getting/giving feedback.
Access to private alumni Facebook group Join the Lavender & Lark Faerie makers Circle to connect with other alumni, share work and see what others are creating.
Twelve months access to the course content
*Kits will be available through The Olive Sparrow in Toronto, Canada.
Discount off most future full classes (only applies to full classes).
**Returning student discount only applies to the full class as it covers the overlap with the Faerie construction. The faerie costuming in this class will be new.
**The faeries I will be teaching you to make are my aesthetic and one that I have spent years developing. So, you may not use this doll pattern to sell from commercially.
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