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Be inspired by Jim Ede's pebble displays at Kettles Yard and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long.  Display your pebbles on a table in a bowl on a shelf or a book case or thread them onto a linen string to create a window/wall hanging for your bathroom or elsewhere in your home.

This kit provides you with sufficient wool tops, wool roving, acrylic filling to create 5 natural coloured stones between 4-10cm in diameter or 10 tiny pebbles for a wall hanging.  It also includes a chunk of olive oil soap, a needle felting needle and a length of linen yarn.

You will also be provided with a link to a comprehensive video showing how to create the pebbles/stones.

Obby - Discover London's favourite classes and workshops.

Felted Wool Pebble Kit

Everybody looks great in a woolly jumper and this little felted woollen planter won't scratch your surfaces!

This kit provides you with sufficient merino wool tops to create a small felt vessel - think tea cup sized.  It also includes some of the materials and some of the equipment you need.

Any other equipment you will be able to find around your home and a sheet of hacks will be included in your kit.

You'll learn how to layer and mix fibres.  What a resist is and the best materials to make one from.  How to control shrinkage, how to shape your vessel and where to find out about felting history.

Make a woolly Planter and learn 3D wet felting:

A Tabletop Workshop taking place at the Purr & Wag It home studio in Camberwell, London.  The weekend sessions run in the afternoon from 2pm and the evening from 6.30pm.

Please note I need a minimum of 2 participants to run this workshop.

The fast fix way to make a sprig of my covetable Everlasting Mistletoe using simple hand sewing and wire wrapping techniques. You'll learn how to create the branches from floristry wire and 100% wool and cut the leaf shapes from the 100% wool felt provided. Then you'll attach the berries and leaves by hand stitching and add a final flourish with a piece of red organza ribbon.

As you will be cutting your leaves during the workshop you may not stitch all of these and the berries to your sprig within the session. However, you'll be given sufficient materials to do so at home.

If you have arthritis in your hands or a similar condition you may find binding the wire tautly a little tricky but I can help you with this. Also the stitch work is likely to take a little longer.

Very much a case of straight forward once you know how.

PS: the last photos are of bunches. Want this much? a) join another workshop b) buy sufficient materials to make more or pop over to products and buy some there.

Christmas everlasting mistletoe

This Live online version of my pebble workshop needs a minimum of TWO people to run and for me to post you a kit; please bear this in mind when booking.    Please message me if you're looking to join a group.

Join me for roughly an hour and a half and learn how to make felted wool pebbles using simple wet felting techniques inspired by Jim Ede's pebble displays at Kettles Yard and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long.

Display your pebbles on a table in a bowl on a window ledge or shelf or thread them onto a linen string to create a window/wall hanging for your bathroom or elsewhere in your home.   Or create a stack of "stones" - focussing on a single task can help concentrate the mind from thoughts and worries.  It can be extremely relaxing whilst developing a sense of patience - finding the centre point of gravity can prove tricky with woollen stones and requires a slow steady hand!

The kit I'll send you provides you with sufficient wool tops, wool batts, acrylic filling to create a minimum of 5 natural coloured stones between 4-10cm in diameter plus a tester pebble.
It also includes a chunk of olive oil soap, a needle felting needle, a length of linen yarn and if you don't have any around some bubble wrap.

Felted Pebbles or Stacking Stones

The gate way to all things 3D in the wet felting world, using a variation on the method for 2D wet felting Heather will guide you through the layering techniques to make a small seam free vessel using a resist.   ﻿Once you've learnt this you can make slippers, bags, cat caves, hats, hot water bottle covers, lamp shades, purse, the list goes on ...

With a maximum of four participants, these three hour workshops are designed to provide everybody with plenty of time for one on one attention.  Heather always aims for sessions to be flexible to individual participants needs.  Tabletop Workshops, the teaching arm of Purr & Wag It runs out of Heather’s Camberwell home.  There will be plenty of home made cake, teas and/or coffee to keep you going.

Wet felt making is a simple process (once you know how) made up of a series of repetitive actions.  Many people find it relaxing and some a stress buster.  But, elements of felt making are quite vigorous and very hands on.  If you have arthritis in your hands you may find parts of the process challenging.  That being said it’s not stopped anybody before and Heather is very happy to help you with vigorous parts of the process.

Allergies to cats or indeed wool?  Please note Heather has three cats (they’ll be elsewhere in the house during the workshops).  Antihistamines are available but her workshops may not be for you.

3D Wet Felting/Felt making - make a small vessel

This course is run over two weeks with one session held each week.

This workshop is ideal for beginners / intermediate, who are interested in learning how to do 3D paper modelling. Papercutting is a fast growing trend and a great way of creating designs to brighten up your home, create decorations for special occasions such as Christmas and weddings, or make personal gifts for friends and family.

During this nine hour workshop over two weeks you will learn how to do a 3D scene from paper from existing templates that I'll provide. You will learn various techniques which I'll talk you through step by step, and you will be encouraged to experiment with colours and textures using a selection of papers to create your piece. You will create your own artwork which you can then take home with you.

Your work can then be mounted into a frame box or glass dome and given as a present, or displayed in your own home. You will also learn how to create your own designs for future artworks.

All materials will be provided and you will get to go home with one small but wonderful artwork ready to frame and hang on your wall. Classes are limited to 6 spaces so please be quick if you would like to book as I only teach very small groups this class.

The price of of the workshop includes:
All the materials.
Coffee/ tea and cake/ biscuits all day
A shadow frame provided

I've been a papercutter for 8 years, and have published in several books about Papercutting and produced several paper illustration for publications. I'm an illustrator and graphic designer, papercutter and very experienced teacher, excited to pass on these skills to other makers.

3D Paper Modelling / Botanical Paper Cutting Workshop

This online version of my mistletoe workshop needs a minimum of THREE people to run and for me to post you a kit please bear this in mind when booking.  Please message me if you are looking to join a group.

The fast fix way to make a sprig of my covetable Everlasting Mistletoe using simple hand sewing and wire wrapping techniques.  You'll learn how to create the branches from floristry wire and 100% wool.   Then you'll attach the berries and leaves by hand stitching and add a final flourish with a piece of red organza ribbon.

You should be able to complete a sprig within the session but you may need to finish adding some berries and leaves afterwards as some find it a bit fiddly, particularly if you have arthritis in your hands or a similar condition.

Very much a case of straight forward once you know how.

Please note whenever I can I will reuse packaging that has come into my home to send out my kits.

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

In this workshop, Eleanor aka 'Ezzy' will teach you all you need to know to bring to life this really old school craft. Ezzy has a passion for spinning and all things fibre related but has added a contemporary twist to this dying craft.  In this workshop, you will be using amazing 3D printed Turkish Spindles! These modern tools are a delight to use and are perfectly weighted to make your spins as easy and consistent as possible.

You will learn how to attach a leader onto the spindle, how to spin one-ply yarn, how to ply the yarn (combine strands together), how to set the twist (so the yarn does not unravel) and Eleanor will also pass on her passion for the British wool trade and the fantastic qualities all sorts of different animal fibres can bring to this craft. You will literally have your mind blown with this mesmerising skill. You will produce a centre pull ball of yarn, using loads of different colours of 100% wool. Your hand spun yarn can then be used to knit, crochet, weave or simply gaze at in delight.

Spinning is a slow mindful skill, that is a mesmerising way to spend your time and is a great stress buster after those busy days at work and nightmare commutes. This is the most relaxing 'Spin Class' you will ever attend!

3D Printed Turkish Drop Spindle Workshop- Learn the mindful Craft of Spinning your own Yarn

Taking place at Heather's home in Camberwell on one day* (five hour and a half hours workshop plus an hour break).   As ever you will be fuelled by plenty of home made cake, teas and/or coffee.   If it's a special occasion do let me know and I'll bake a special cake!

In the morning you will be guided through how to make a small flat piece of felt, blend colours, create a simple pictorial or abstract image and chose and prepare your fibres for your 3D vessel. lf there’s time we’ll also go over how to make beads.

In the afternoon you will be guided through how to use a resist** to make a small seam free 3D vessel.

By the end of the day you should have completed a 2D and 3D wet felted work as well as understand the first principals of wet felting.

Wet felt making is a simple process (once you know how) made up of a series of repetitive actions.  Many people find it relaxing and some a stress buster.  But, elements of felt making are quite vigorous and very hands on.  If you have arthritis in your hands you may find parts of the process challenging.  That being said it’s not stopped anybody before and Heather is very happy to help you with vigorous parts of the process.

Allergies to cats or indeed wool?  Please note Heather has three cats (they’ll be elsewhere in the house during the workshops).  Antihistamines are available but her workshops may not be for you.

We'll take an hour's break half way through for a light lunch when you can either pop to one of Camberwell's local  cafes or if you prefer bring a pack up.

**A "resist" is a piece of cloth or other material that stops the wool fibres from one set of layers felting to those below.

A day of felt making: 2D and 3D Wet Felting

1st May places available!

This Live online version of my 3D wet felting workshop needs a minimum of TWO people to run and for me to post you a kit; please bear this in mind when booking.    Please message me if you're looking to join a group.

On this workshop you’ll use a variation of 2D wet felting to create a small vessel/planter.  Heather will post you a kit with the materials and some of the equipment you need.  Any other equipment you will be able to find around your home.  The pre-class notes explains all.  On the workshop you’ll be guided through how to use the resist, the layering and felting techniques to make and shape your work.

﻿Once you've mastered this you can make slippers, bags, cat caves, hats, hot water bottle covers, lamp shades, purses, phone covers, and the list goes on ...

This is a two part workshop of one and a half hour each with a maximum of six participants.  Keeping it small means I have plenty of time for one on one attention. I need a minimum of two participants to run it.

Processing the fibres is made up of a series of repetitive actions. Many people find this relaxing and some a stress buster.  But, the final stages of wet felt making can be quite vigorous and very hands on. If you have arthritis or a similar condition in your hands you may find parts of the process more challenging.  This does not mean you will not be able to undertake this workshop, just that it may take you a little longer to felt your work.  But if you're feeling at all unsure please message me.

Make a woolly planter and learn the basics of 3D Wet Felting

Over this duration of this five week course, you will be taught the principles of spoon carving, safety techniques and correct tool use. The course uses axes, knives & crook knives, and we will cover how to make bespoke handmade spoons crafted by yourself to take home and enjoy.

Peter Houghton, a master carver, will introduce and guide you in the rewarding art of wood carving.

Teaching you all the skills required to carve a spoon, you will learn:
About the properties of different woods
Splitting techniques to split locally sourced unseasoned wood straight from the log (using a tool called a froe)
How to use an axe to carve yourself a spoon blank (the rough cut spoon shape)
How to use a variety of knife grips and carving techniques using crook knives (spoon knives) and fixed blade knives
How to sharpen your carving tools so you have the skills to carry on this fascinating hobby

Five Evening Spoon Carving Course

Amigurumi is the japanese art of crochet stuffed toys and dolls, that are made by working in the round to create 3-dimensional shapes.

This is a beginner/intermediate class as although it is a simple technique, it can be a bit tricky at first. Absolute beginners are welcome, but it is recommended that you have a little experience.

The class will begin by spending the first hour going over the basics to get everyone of any experience up and running. So if you are a beginner you should be able to get fully started on your project by the end of the lesson. And if you are already are a competent crocheter, then we can go over some more advanced amigurumi techniques together during the time.

Some material and hooks will be provided for you to use while you practice the stitches, and then a 10% discount in the shop for you to get started on your project!

There will also be a variety of teas and biscuits on hand for sustenance!

Amigurumi Animals - Crochet in 3D

To give you a taste of what you could be learning in the ‘Creative Goldwork and Digital Embroidery‘ or ‘Machine and Digital Embroidery with Hand Beading‘ six-week courses, this workshop will introduce you to 3D beading processes.

This workshop is one of our most popular classes. It is led by expert couture embroiderer Alice Richardson. It takes inspiration from her personal work which has been worn on stage by the likes of Ellie Goulding and on the catwalks of Victoria Beckham. Alice’s research explores experiential 3D beading techniques which are inspired by anatomy, architecture and natural forms. You’ll learn to combine fundamental techniques and more experimental 3D beading processes.

The class is suitable for complete beginners but a basic grasp of hand stitching is preferable. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. All beads, threads and materials will be provided but participants are also welcome to bring their own. We will provide an exciting range of colours, textures and different sized and shaped beads for you to experiment with!

Please note that there is a maximum of eight people in this class led by one teacher and an assistant to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Refreshments will be provided.

Taster Session: 3D Beading

An opportunity to learn the basic steps of decoupage if you are a complete beginner, or to refresh your practice if this is something you've learned in the past.
I will demonstrate the technique and also show you examples of items large and small that can be given a new lease of life using just paper and glue.
PLEASE NOTE: a complete decoupage kit is included in the cost of this class. You will receive a photo frame, 2 patterned paper napkins, decoupage glue and a brush.
Allow 4 days for delivery.
If you are abroad and would like to join this class supplying your own materials please message me for a discount code. Happy to post the materials pack outside the UK too but please get in touch before booking as I'll have to charge you extra for postage.

I also offer a 'private' version of this class for a minimum of 7 participants at a time to suit you. This is a great way to join in a creative activity with your family,  friends or colleagues. Please contact me to discuss if interested.

Learn to Decoupage a Photo Frame: materials included

Learn to Decoupage a Photo Frame

Spend a day learning to wet felt.

Pictures, powls, vessels, pods, bags and flowers (and more!) can be constructed using simple 3D techniques.

We will be making a 3D wet felted bowl during your first introduction into exploring the possibilities of using felt. We will also create a wet felted picture, which you could later make into framed pictures, bag fronts, book covers, and wallhangings.

You will have opportunity to also learn how to needle felt onto your wet felted pieces so you can add depth/texture as well as 3D needle felted items to your work. For example, adding needle felted butterflies, leaves, flowers etc.

Embellishments such as beads can also be sewn on my hand or embroidery stitched to add texture and details.

This is a truly creative felt-making day!

This class is suitable for adults in a group of 4 (maximum)

Price includes all the materials to make a 2D picture project piece plus a 3D bowl or vase.

This is a truly creative wet-felt-making day!

Suitable for complete beginners and those with some wet felting experience who wish to add to their knowledge and improve their skills.

We use as many ordinary household items as possible to make wet felt so there is very little you need by way of additional equipment to continue this versatile craft at home - just felting wool! For needle felting at home, you will need felting needles and a surface to work on such as a foam pad. These will be supplied for use while you are in the workshop.

All the other equipment will be supplied except an apron which you may like to bring. Please wear clothes suitable for crafting (wet-felting can get a bit damp).

Wet-felting can be quite physically hard work so help is always available if you should need or want some extra umph! and we adapt how we work to be fully inclusive.

You may want to do more work on finishing your picture after the workshop.

Hot and cold drinks are available throughout the session. Please bring lunch, snacks and any other refreshments which you would like. Please bring your own travel mug or similar if possible.

Buying as a gift? Want to buy for a special occasion and would like help making the day even more special? Can't see a suitable date? Please contact me - always happy to help!

Introduction to Wet Felting 2D Pictures and 3D Construction for Bowls and Vessels (Beginners)

Make your own fabulously vibrant shades for a crazy themed party or festival? No, you're not dreaming, Obby really has brought you this awesome 3D printed sunglasses workshop, using a 3D pen to let those creative imaginations run wild!

In this class

This fun, relaxed workshop for beginners combines new 3D technology with the love of something handmade. Get to grips with the 3Doodler pen and make your very own pair of snazzy shades! Choose from a variety of styles, colours and shapes!

Grace is a whizz with a 3D pen and creates anything from hats, to vases, to jewellery and these sunglasses which Grace will guide you through the steps to create.

Now you can

provide the finishing touches to your festival look!
go further with your new found 3D skills! Hats, jewellery, even some geometric fruits. The sky's the limit!
show off your beautiful new shades to friends and family

3D Printed Sunglasses - Obby

3D Printed Sunglasses

Come and get creative in this 3D printing class, offering an opportunity to try out an innovative and technologically advanced form of art. Under the tutelage of designer Grace you will be able to produce your own 3D masterpieces, while learning all the basics in a fun and productive environment.

In this class

This fun, relaxed, and highly creative class will give you the opportunity to fulfill your artistic desires in an uplifting setting. Create your very own 3D ornaments (perfect for Christmas gifts), as you get to learn the craft of a modern technology, whilst simultaneously creating something handmade and personal to you.

Now you can

Learn a new skill which you can boast in your artistic repertoire.
Create great and unique Christmas gifts for family and friends.
Further your knowledge of art and how technology is allowing for new techniques and styles.

Eat

You are provided with of tea and cake as well as all the equipment you will need to get going with your 3D creations!

Make your own 3D printed ornaments in Camden - Obby

3D Printed Jewellery

The most zoned-out from London city life that you’ll ever be is what we guarantee in this glorious mindful craft; paper cutting. It’s incredible to think that everyday items can create something so beautiful. We've taken this art to the next level and created beautiful paper cuts that are layered on top of each other to create the most stunning 3D effect.

We have taught paper cutting workshops since we opened our doors back in 2013 and we still love it today - we're continuously look to modernise our workshops and this is just one prime example. Our paper cutting workshops are suitable for any level of crafter and don't worry we will teach you how to handle a scalpel if you never have.

You can either frame your one of a kind paper cut design after the workshop or scan your artwork for printing wedding invitations, Christmas cards, christening invites, baby announcements or designs for clothing.

3D Mindful Paper Cutting Art

Stuff and Fings | Ceramics invites...

insta @stuffnfings   @shirleynettewilliams

Artist Shirley Nette Williams creates Hybrid sculptures using two of the most relaxing craft activities, ceramics and textiles. Come and spend an afternoon making your own wall-based sculpture inspired by the textures and techniques of her work.

Take a leap of inspiration and create something that is truly you, with a combination of hand-building and textiles.

Playing with form, texture and a splash of colour, you'll create a decorative piece of art using clay and fabric.

This workshop will provide you with basic hand-building techniques (slab building and pinch) and playful ways to add texture to the clay surface. You will also learn how to manipulate colourful fabrics into a 3D form which will later be attached to your finished ceramic piece to complete your sculpture.

This workshop's main focus is about combining ceramics and textiles to push the boundaries of traditional forms. We explore alternative forms of ceramic, adding a special twist with colourful fabrics.

Session

The session is split into 2 parts.

Part 1 - We dive into the basics of creating your hand-built sculptural form with a short demo and chat. We will explore various ways of applying texture to the surface then colour your wonderful greenware using underglazes.
3hrs - with a 15min break

Lunch! Please bring a packed lunch, microwave/fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are available.

Part 2 - Will be spent making a contrasting 3D textile piece that will later be attached to your ceramic form.  You will construct a simple wire frame that will be wrapped and bound with various fabrics, threads and yarns.
2hrs - with a 15min break

These are 6hr sessions. Personal and individual guidance is given throughout.

All clay, tools, underglazes and textiles are provided and included in the fee. Please bring any fabric remnants or garments for recycling, that you might like to use (please note that these will be cut into so nothing too precious).

You are welcome to make as many pieces, as the time provides. Please note 1 piece you'd like to keep is included in the fee. Any additional pieces you'd like to keep incur a £5 (per piece) studio fee, payable on the day, please remember to bring cash.

Workshops will be updated regularly.  Please subscribe to keep up to date with upcoming workshops.


Explore, Colour and Texture in 3D

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, so why not celebrate it with a greeting card!

Using imagery from spring flowers, this workshop will teach you how to create exciting 3D cards. There is nothing like the beautiful colours of spring, and what could be better than designing a fun pop-out card for family or friends.

This class is specifically designed for children, from the ages of 5-12. Children age 5-8 should have their parent/carer with them, to support the technical stages of the 'makes'. Parent and carers should stay by their child for the duration of the class.

The class is free for adults, and £12 for children. Please select the correct price at checkout! On the day drop-in is £15

The class will take place in Old Spitalfields Market. The best meeting point is the inner market entrance of the shop  Inspitalfields, and the address is 13 Lamb St, E1 6EA.

Children's 3D Greeting Cards

Learn how to make your own phone case using the 3Doodler pen, under the tutelage of expert designer Grace Du Prez. In this workshop you will learn all the best techniques of this fun, new and innovative form of design.

In this class

In this fun and active workshop you will literally draw with plastic as you create your own design from scratch.

This class is suitable for students of all experience and ability. If you have never used a 3D pen before, Grace will give you all the best hints and tips to get you going and bring your masterpiece to life.

Everyone will get to use a pen in the class and Grace will supply all materials, so you will not have to bring anything with you.

Now you can

Have a full understanding and knowledge of how to use a 3Doodler pen and create wonderful 3D drawings
Pass on what you have learnt to others with a similar passion
Take home your creations to show off to family and friends

Keep / Bring

Price includes bottomless tea and a slice of cake! You even get your own free tote bag to take your new phone case home in.

Make a Phone Case Using a 3D Printing Pen

Learn how to use a 3D modelling pen to design a range of jewellery and accessories using a variety of bright colours, techniques and inspiration. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and everything you need is provided, including unlimited tea and cake! So all you need to bring is your creativity (and a smile!)

In this workshop

For complete beginners, the 3D jewellery Workshop covers;
Getting to grips with the 3D drawing pen.
Following templates to learn the basic techniques.
Experimenting with modelling techniques to create your own designs.
Combining and contracting colours to create eye-catching designs.

Now you can

join in with more advanced 3D drawing workshops
consider purchasing a 3D drawing pen of your own to continue developing your skills.
create unique gifts for your friends and family

Keep

Once the workshop is over, you are free to take your creations home with you, whether you keep them for yourself or give them away as gifts is completely up to you!

3D Jewellery Workshop - Obby

3D Jewellery Workshop

Discover how to bring 2d drawings to life with height, depth and by incorporating width. Don't limit yourself to flat surface art when you can bring a piece to life with a 3d sculpture or with pottery.

3 D classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Felted Wool Pebble Kit

Make a woolly Planter and learn 3D wet felting:

Christmas everlasting mistletoe

Felted Pebbles or Stacking Stones

3D Wet Felting/Felt making - make a small vessel

3D Paper Modelling / Botanical Paper Cutting Workshop

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

3D Printed Turkish Drop Spindle Workshop- Learn the mindful Craft of Spinning your own Yarn

A day of felt making: 2D and 3D Wet Felting

Make a woolly planter and learn the basics of 3D Wet Felting

Five Evening Spoon Carving Course

Amigurumi Animals - Crochet in 3D

Taster Session: 3D Beading

Learn to Decoupage a Photo Frame

Introduction to Wet Felting 2D Pictures and 3D Construction for Bowls and Vessels (Beginners)

3D Printed Sunglasses

3D Printed Jewellery

3D Mindful Paper Cutting Art

Explore, Colour and Texture in 3D

Children's 3D Greeting Cards

Make a Phone Case Using a 3D Printing Pen

3D Jewellery Workshop

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit

3 D classes, courses, learning kits and gifts on Obby

Felted Wool Pebble Kit

Make a woolly Planter and learn 3D wet felting:

Christmas everlasting mistletoe

Felted Pebbles or Stacking Stones

3D Wet Felting/Felt making - make a small vessel

3D Paper Modelling / Botanical Paper Cutting Workshop

Christmas Mistletoe sprig: spread some peace and love

3D Printed Turkish Drop Spindle Workshop- Learn the mindful Craft of Spinning your own Yarn

A day of felt making: 2D and 3D Wet Felting

Make a woolly planter and learn the basics of 3D Wet Felting

Five Evening Spoon Carving Course

Amigurumi Animals - Crochet in 3D

Taster Session: 3D Beading

Learn to Decoupage a Photo Frame

Introduction to Wet Felting 2D Pictures and 3D Construction for Bowls and Vessels (Beginners)

3D Printed Sunglasses

3D Printed Jewellery

3D Mindful Paper Cutting Art

Explore, Colour and Texture in 3D

Children's 3D Greeting Cards

Make a Phone Case Using a 3D Printing Pen

3D Jewellery Workshop

Use obby giftcardson any learning kit

Use obby giftcards
on any learning kit