In this class you'll have a chance to learn how to add exquisite needle felted details to your bear's face to create a GENUINE Work of ART!  Learn from the one of the very best in the field ... Judi Paul.

 

This fun and exciting class will open up a new world of creating endless expressions onto a mohair bear.  We will cover the basics of needle felting, including the different types of needles and wool.  We will discuss the parts of a face and then we will build the face in steps.  Lots of step by step photos will be provided.  Finally we will add the finishing touches by shading with markers and thereby building in layers of colors to really bring the face to life.

 

View Judi's website here.

 

This course  is designed for intermediate and advanced students who already have a solid understanding of the mechanics of bear making.  A pattern is provided, however, the nature of needle sculpting is such that no two creations will ever be exactly alike.  Your bear will be as individual as its maker!

 

The course is delivered as  a step by step conversational style scrolling text. 

The Fascinating Felted Faces course is an instructor led course with specific start and end dates.

Students will Need:

• 1/4 yard mohair, any kind, and all other usual bear making supplies. (stuffing, pad material, thread, joints etc.)

• The joints for the bear are: arms and head 1 1/4" disks, while the legs are 1 1/2"  disks.

• German glass solid black eyes, or with pupil, size 12. (Loop or wire)

• Black Perle Cotton for nose.

• The Needle Felting Starter Deluxe Set #3 is recommended,  available at
  Edinburgh Imports.  This has everything needed to get started, all the
  needles( 32T,36T,36S,38T,38S,40T), foam block, and white wool batt.

• Prismacolor Markers are recommended, for adding details.
  These are available at artist supply stores or craft stores.

• The following colors will be used:
  Prismacolor:   PM-89 Light Walnut, PM-65 Sienna Brown, PM-88 Dark Brown, PM-
  115 Cool Grey.

• Copic markers can also be used (without the air gun).

Next Class Begins August 8th, 2010

Course Duration: 30 days

Course Fee: 60.00

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