Event Details
Friday 24 April
10am to 12.30pm
Price: £60 per person
Includes all materials and garden entry
Join us for a fun and creative needle felting workshop, perfect for beginners or experienced crafters.
About the session
Working with felting needles and merino wool, you will create a unique bouquet of felted flowers, which can be embellished with embroidery and threads.
No previous experience of felting is necessary and your tutor will guide you through each step of the process.
Enjoy complimentary access to the Chatsworth Garden after the event, to explore at your own pace.
Meeting point and refreshments
Please meet at the top garden gates (near the Stables) at 9.50am for a prompt 10am start.
Tickets include tea and coffee throughout the session.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed (our base for the session) is a step-free, accessible venue with an accessible toilet.
If you have any questions about your specific needs, or require a carer ticket, please email [email protected]
About the Artist
Linzi Pattison is an artist and teacher, teaching both in schools and her own studio for over 20 years. From a young age Linzi has always had a love of art, specialising in felting, painting animals, printmaking, embroidery, stained glass and ceramics. About her own practice, Linzi says her “aim is to pass on knowledge to inspire others to enjoy being creative for personal well-being.”
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