OAS Winter Workshop Series – Louise Craig – Multi Media Artist

Open to public  – Merino Felt Artwork Workshop

Fee apply – Contact Louise at hanan.gallery@gmail.com, or phone 027 6920552. A registration form will be sent and details of workshop dates, times, payment method and pre-course information will be confirmed.

Louise Craig bio

Louise is an Invercargill based multimedia artist who has experimented with a variety of mediums including oil and acrylic painting, paint making, monoprinting, life drawing, felting scarves and artwork using the wet and needle felting techniques, dying silk, making upcycled and new jewellery and handmade rose petal beads. All these artforms have produced items that are either for visual enjoyment or are wearable. Louise believes that by being interested and willing to experiment with new mediums and techniques that this keeps our artistic spark alive and can open a doorway to a new artistic passion that gives you joy, challenges and a sense of accomplishment. Louise has studied Visual Communications, Fine Arts in Dunedin and colour therapy. She has been involved in solo and group exhibitions, has previously tutored workshops and operates Hanan Gallery at 130 Dee Street, Invercargill.

Merino Felt Artwork Workshop, $130,  6 hrs,  

Select your image to felt and learn about prefelts and how to lay out your fibre.

Felt your artwork using the wet felting technique. While your work is drying there will be a discussion on various felting techniques with examples. Once dry add details to your artwork using the needle felting technique. When completed your artwork will be approximately A4 size. All materials and course notes supplied. No previous experience required.