Felt ins

Our ‘felt ins’ take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Hillsborough Village Centre 10.00am – 12.30pm. Each session we learn and share new techniques (check calendar for more details).

Felt in sessions are free to members, non members can join a session for £20.

What to Bring to a Felt-In

Wet Felting Supplies

Must-Have Items:

  • Bubble wrap (small bubbles work best)
  • Rolling bar – pool noodle, pipe insulation from hardware stores, or old broom handle cut to size
  • Soap – olive oil soap is gentlest on hands, but any mild soap works
  • Towels – old hand towels for small projects, large bath towels for bigger pieces
  • Sponge or cloth – for mopping up water
  • Net curtain or mosquito netting – plain weave works best
  • Water-tight bag – to safely transport your wet work home
  • Water sprayer – bulb baster is ideal, or make your own with a milk container (pierce small holes in the lid)
  • Large container – needs to hold about 2 litres of water
  • Wool fibres (available to purchase at Feltmakers North)

Handy to Have:

  • Marker pen, scissors & measuring tape – useful for planning projects
  • Fine plastic sheeting – builders’ protective plastic works well
  • Bamboo rolling mat – great for advanced projects

Dry Felting/Needle Felting Supplies

Essential Kit:

  • Dense foam block – provides a stable work surface
  • Felting needles – various gauges for different effects
  • Needle holder or cork – protects your fingers and keeps needles organised
  • Wool fibres (available to purchase at Feltmakers North)
  • Basic sewing kit – needles, thread, pins
  • Sharp scissors – for trimming and shaping

Where to Get Your Materials

Available at Feltmakers North:

  • High-quality wool fibres in various colours
  • Basic felting supplies
  • Expert advice on what works best

Find Online:

Check our home page for recommended suppliers of:

  • Specialty wool fibres
  • Silk fibres
  • Felting soaps
  • Professional-grade tools and sundries

Getting Started

First time joining us? Just bring yourself and maybe a towel – we can help you figure out what else you need as you go!