10am to 4pm

The course

In this workshop we will be using prepared fleece to produce a felt hat (which participants can keep). The process will include the use of water and soap and a certain degree of physical effort! 

The tutor

Hilary Charlesworth is a member of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen and exhibits her work, details of which can be seen on www.totallytextiles.co.uk. She teaches workshops in a number of textile skills and is a member of the Institute for Learning.

Participant information

This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Places will be limited to 6 people.

Please bring: towel, camera, notebook and rubber gloves.

Enough wool to make one bag is included in the course fee. More will be available to purchase on the day if required.

Fee

£45 per person per day, including tuition, coffees and teas.  The Museum café will be open or participants may bring their own packed lunches.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.