MasterClass with Jean Gauger
Nuno Felted Butterfly Art Tunic/Shawl/Skirt
Workshop Description
Skill Level - Prior Nuno Felt Experience is required!
In this three day class you will learn how to make a nuno butterfly art tunic, which can also be worn as a beautifully draped skirt or shawl by making super light nuno felt. You will be given all the tips and techniques needed to help make your own unique piece. Also, you will be shown different types of silks and how to lay out merino roving in combination with lovely embellishments including silk hankies, tussah silk, bamboo, and various novelty yarns.
You will be doing a small fun homework assignment coloring out your desired pattern and making a “paperdoll” mock up! My students love this process it helps so much. We will discuss how to choose colors for both the topside and underside of your piece as you learn how different wool colors effect or change the color of your silk. You will learn how to make the "eyes" found on the wings of some butterflies to incorporate into your piece. Samples will be made to further illustrate the color changes, so you can get an idea of what you will be making on a large scale. This is a rather large project but with a 3-day workshop you will have ample time to plan and layout your project along with new ways for the felting and fulling process.
Workshop Registration and Policies
Date : Sept 24, 25, 26
Location : Dunbar st and West 31 ave, Vancouver, Canada
Fees: $450 plus material costs.
Workshop Deposit and Payment Fees:
To reserve your spot, a deposit of $250 is required. The balance of the workshop fee ($200) is due June 30th
Please email (sarafelts@gmail.com) and request a PAYPAL invoice.
Workshop Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation is made before July 15th AND THE SPACE CAN BE FILLED, a refund of 75% of the total amount, less Paypal fees, will be refunded.
No refunds will be offered after July 15th
If a workshop is cancelled for any reason, such as low enrollment, teacher illness, or other major problems, a full refund will be offered.
However, Sara Felts cannot be responsible for non-refundable travel or accommodation costs.
General Satisfaction and Organizers Liability: If you have any questions about the class, in terms of your expected learning outcome, physical ability or interest level, please do contact me via email sarafelts@gmail.com before registering so we can ensure, as best as possible, that you are registering for a class that you will enjoy and be capable of completing. After registering, the organizers accept no liability in assuring that the class meets your expectations.
Jean Gauger
About 9 years ago I saw my first blue morpho butterfly at the Butterfly Conservatory and thought it was the most fascinating butterfly I’d ever seen! I knew I had to make something using the artistry Mother Nature had put together; and I had a few ideas brewing! After a 4-day Felted Yardage Intensive I'd taken gave me the courage to work on a large project. After having come across a butterfly cape in a felting book, I decided to use my own methods and colors to see what she could come up with. After many hours of patient rolling (and having a feeling I may have something special on my hands) the Blue Morpho Butterfly Shawl was born and now to take it a little farther and different we have the abstract butterfly tunic/shawl/skirt!
I have been having a wonderful time teaching and sharing throughout the United States, Australia and now Canada. My work is on exhibit at the Kent State University Museum in an exhibit titled Entangled: Fiber to Felt to Fashion Exhibit. I also have had articles and tutorials in the Australian fiber magazines Texitle Forum and Felt
Website: www.sugarplumoriginals.co