Post by ellen on Nov 21, 2016 22:25:04 GMT
Hi,
I have always been involved with fiber from an early age, but fascinated with felting in my adult life. Years ago, about 30, I took my first felting workshop and made jewelry with merino wools. That experience really sparked my interest, but it took years to take my next workshop where I learned to lay out the fibers and create a rug or heavy fabric. I made a wallpiece and then created some fabric to upholster my Queen Anne's chair I got from my grandmother's house. She had needlepointed a seat to replace the worn out fabric, but by the time I got the chair it needed a new back. LOVED that experience! Years later I took an Andrea Graham class which sparked my interest to incorporate into my clay work. (I've always been a potter...even married a man with the last name Potter!)
I returned from Andrea's class sparked and ready to go!
A transformation took place and I am now incorporating raku vessels with felted wool sculpture as the "topper" and loving it! I am currently working on black porcelain vessels to compliment the felted shapes.
No one could be having more fun than I am! Oh, I also just retired....so watch out! I'm on a roll and now have the time!
Looking forward to engaging with the group.
For a look at my work, please check out my website at ellensilberlicht.com........enjoy!
I have always been involved with fiber from an early age, but fascinated with felting in my adult life. Years ago, about 30, I took my first felting workshop and made jewelry with merino wools. That experience really sparked my interest, but it took years to take my next workshop where I learned to lay out the fibers and create a rug or heavy fabric. I made a wallpiece and then created some fabric to upholster my Queen Anne's chair I got from my grandmother's house. She had needlepointed a seat to replace the worn out fabric, but by the time I got the chair it needed a new back. LOVED that experience! Years later I took an Andrea Graham class which sparked my interest to incorporate into my clay work. (I've always been a potter...even married a man with the last name Potter!)
I returned from Andrea's class sparked and ready to go!
A transformation took place and I am now incorporating raku vessels with felted wool sculpture as the "topper" and loving it! I am currently working on black porcelain vessels to compliment the felted shapes.
No one could be having more fun than I am! Oh, I also just retired....so watch out! I'm on a roll and now have the time!
Looking forward to engaging with the group.
For a look at my work, please check out my website at ellensilberlicht.com........enjoy!
