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National Library of Scotland
Three felt clouds on a table, one has eyes and a moustache.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn simple dry felting techniques and a little stitching and embellishment. These easy and enjoyable textile skills are suitable for beginners and offer a great introduction to working with wool and decorative hand sewing.

Together we will make beautiful wool clouds decorated with beaded raindrops and hanging rain ornaments. Your finished piece can be worn as a brooch, displayed as a wall decoration, or hung in your home as a reminder of rainy-day magic.

This workshop is designed for parents and children to create together. Children 12 and under must always be supervised by an adult while in the Library.

  • Workshop 1 runs 10:30am to 12:00pm and is geared towards ages 5 to 9 years.

  • Workshop 2 runs 12:30pm to 2:30pm and is geared towards ages 10 to 15 years.

No previous experience is needed and all materials will be provided.

Come along and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of making, creativity, and colourful rainy-day inspiration!

About the facilitator

The session will be led by Remode Collective. Refreshments will be provided.

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