Join inspiring tutor and MJAC artist in residence, Martien van Zuilen to create gorgeous 3D hand-felted flowers, using fine Merino wool and novelty fibres. The felting skills and finishing techniques you will learn can also be translated to a larger scale, for future projects.

Sat 20 May 2023 | 10am - 4pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$90 | $81 members | Materials included

In this hands-on fibre art workshop, combine the splendour of unspun wool fibres with the structural integrity of coiling techniques, to create a vessel. After the coiling is complete, use the ancient art of felting to transform the works into firm, sculptural forms. Other applications for this wonderous combo of techniques will also be shown, to provide inspiration for future projects.

Sat 6 May 2023 | 10am - 4pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$90 | $81 members | Materials included

Join celebrated textiles artist Martien van Zuilen for a full day of felting to create a tall vessel. This hands-on class explores the sculptural qualities of handmade felt; students will learn about designing with wool and fibre blending, and how to add textural effects to create a unique tall form. Previous felting experience is not necessary.

Sat 25 Jun 2022 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$120 | $108 members | Materials supplied plus additional take home materials available to purchase from Martien on the day.

Image: Martien van Zuilen, Standing Tall, 2018. Courtesy the artist.

Hear from a selection of Western Australia’s leading fibre artists and facilitators, as they discuss the rich and diverse practice of fibre art across the state as part of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.

Martien van Zuilen is a maker of felt, Convenor of Fibres West and is exhibiting in HOLD at Midland Junction Arts Centre until 30 Oct. 

A crucial figure in the development of contemporary fibre sculpture in Australia, Nalda Searles' exhibition Finders Keepers is on display at Mundaring Arts Centre until 30 Oct. 

Sharyn Egan is a painter, weaver and sculptor exhibiting in multiple Indian Ocean Craft Triennial exhibitions and presenting a workshop at Mundaring Arts Centre on 19 Sep.

Pip Hoy is a mixed media artist working in appliqué, embroidery and quilting and current Vice President of WAFTA.

Sat 2 Oct | 11am – 12pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs   
FREE | Bookings essential | Light refreshments included after the talk

Image: Martien van Zuilen, Interlude I (Emerge) (detail), hand-felted, stitched, dyed, 43 x 20 x 17 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Join celebrated textiles artist Martien van Zuilen for a full day of felting to create a tall vessel. This hands-on class explores the sculptural qualities of handmade felt; students will learn about designing with wool and fibre blending, creating textural effects and using elementary stitch to create a unique tall form. Previous felting experience is not necessary. 

Martien van Zuilen is an established felt artisan and fibre artist based in Perth, Western Australia. She uses wool fibres, mixed media and collected objects to create complex felted forms, sculptural works and distinctive objects which are exhibited internationally. You can see Martien's work in HOLD 4 Sep - 30 Oct.

Sat 18 Sep 2021 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$99 | $89.10 members | All materials supplied
(Additional take home materials available to purchase from Martien on the day)
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Join celebrated textiles artist Martien van Zuilen for a full day of 3D felting. This hands-on class explores the beauty and function of felt making; creating a hand-felted bowl, platter or dish that is uniquely styled to your interest. The focus will be on working with a resist, blending colours and creating textural effects as well as ‘quality in creativity’. Give yourself a set of skills, play to your heart’s content and gain inspiration for future projects in 3-D felt. Previous felting experience is not necessary. Take home materials will be available to purchase from Martien on the day.

Martien van Zuilen is an established felt artisan and fibre artist based in Perth, Western Australia. She uses wool fibres, mixed media and collected objects to create complex felted forms, sculptural works and distinctive objects which are exhibited internationally.

Sat 1 May | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$120 | $108 Members | All materials supplied
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Join celebrated textiles artist Martien van Zuilen for a full day of 3D felting. This hands-on class explores the sculptural qualities of felt; creating a felt vessel and learning valuable techniques to create your own 3D felt objects; individually styled to your interest. The focus will be on working with a resist, colour and fibre blending, shadowing, textural effects such as tassels, loops & spikes, folds & baubles, and the varied ways of incorporating elementary stitch. Give yourself a new set of skills and gain inspiration for future projects in 3D felt. Previous felting experience is not necessary. Take home materials will be available to purchase from Martien on the day.

Martien van Zuilen is an established felt artisan and fibre artist based in Perth, Western Australia. She uses wool fibres, mixed media and collected objects to create complex felted forms, sculptural works and distinctive objects which are exhibited internationally.

Sat 24 Oct | 9.30am - 4.30pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$120 | $108 Members | All materials supplied