WORKSHOP-SPECIFIC MATERIALS LISTS

• 8.0 ounces/230 grams extra fine merino roving, 19 micron or less, in main colour for
  project.
• 5.0 ounces/ 140 grams extra fine merino roving, 19 micron or less, in white.
• 6.5 yards / 6.0 metres silk habotai/paj/ponge silk (4.5 -5 momme) if the fabric is 45″
  (114cm) wide, in main colour for project. Treetops Colour Harmonies or Outback Fibers are both excellent sources.
• 4.0 yards /4.0 metres silk habotai/paj/ponge silk (4.5 -5 momme) in white. Dharma
  Trading is an excellent source.
• In addition to these materials, a kit will be provided by Fiona for each student in this class which includes ramie fibre, sumi-e ink, brushes, embellishment materials, resist materials,
  tape, soap simple closures. The cost for these kits is $40.00.
• Participants must also bring:
• Bubblewrap: 2 pieces, each 122cm (48 inches) x 240cm (96 inches)
  Note: the 2 pieces of bubblewrap, as above, can be replaced by your usual felting and wetting out work
  surface and covering material, in the above sizes.
• Measuring tape Pen/pencil
• Calculator Scissors, very sharp
• Drawing Book, notepad Old towels
• Small bucket/container for water
• Pool Noodle, Pipe or Dowel
• Ball Brause, or other tool for wetting out

Supplies

• Clear thin plastic, not too thick or too thin/ stretchy, about 2 mil (painters drop), enough to cover 6′ table twice
• If you are making a garment, please bring paper to transfer the pattern
• Plastic bubble wrap, enough to cover two 6′ tables; plus an extra piece about 1m X 1m size
• Watering device, a ball brouse or a squirt bottle
• Container for water/soap solution (small bucket)
• Natural liquid soap (biodegradable dish soap is the best); you can bring your favorite olive soap bar as well, but we will mostly use water/soap solution
• Pool noodle, about 2′ long
• Elastic ties for rolling (stockings or pantyhose)
• A piece of soft fiberglass mosquito screen material, one – two yards is enough
• Pen and notebook
• Sharpie marker
• Two – three old bath towels
• Any favorite felting tools, like ceramic felting stone, palm washboard, pantry jar lid with a ribbed surface, small roller-massager, etc.
• A small (no more than 15’’ X 15’’) piece of flexible bumpy plastic shelf liner material; available on Amazon (Ikea brand), and in many common stores, like Dollar General.
• Good sharp scissors;
• Small hand mini-carder or metallic dog/cat brush
• Cheap grocery plastic bag;
• Duct tape

Materials

• 12 – 14 OZ of 18 – 19 mic merino wool tops (few of your favorite colors); Please make sure that one of the hues is very dark, and one is very light, about 4 oz each. If you are planning to make a garment, the micron count of you wool should be strictly within the 18-19 range, no less and no more.
• Dyed plant-derived fibers: bamboo, ramie, Tencel, viscose (any one of these, in your favorite colors, 3 yards of a sliver; will be available for sale from the instructor, $5 per yard); Plus, one yard of WHITE plant fiber sliver (any of the above).
• Six-seven yards of Margilan silk gauze fabric (authentic, organic, hand woven, hand dyed; will be available for sale from the instructor, $10 per yard). The gorgeous fabric is perfect for the innovative techniques of this class and allows to create complex surfaces in a limited workshop time. It’s not the same with tissue silk or other silk fabric.
• Dyed plant-derived fibers: bamboo, ramie, or viscose will be available for sale from the instructor, $5 per yard of roving.

• Sketchbook with plenty of blank pages ( I use 9 x 12” size, but smaller is okay)
• preferred drawing tools (colored pencils/ inks/ watercolors) writing pen
• Collage papers/glue or acrylic medium
• Scrap fabric ranging from small to a bit larger (cotton, linen, silk – whatever you have on hand)
• 1/2 yard or more of unbleached muslin for dyeing (washed)
• 1/2 yard of white or light colored flannel for batting (washed)
• Embroidery flosses, threads of all weights in a palette you prefer  and a couple of colors you don’t like
• Small embroidery hoop
• Embroidery scissors, fabric shears, fabric marker
• Embellishments, laces, buttons, beads, found objects(We will go hunting for treasure during workshop as well.)
• Pins/cushion
• Needles for hand stitching embroidery size 6-9(I use John James) and a size 20 Chenille which can handle 6 strands of embroidery floss
• Small plastic container for small-piece dyeing
• A piece of work you have already started or completed
• A favorite poem or quote

Optional

• Cutting mat and rotary cutter
• Sewing Machine – This is largely a contemplative stitching course relying on handwork.  The nature of tools is truly up to the participant, therefore I am not opposed to enlarging the possibilities by utilizing sewing machines.
• Small loom:(small recycled 5″ by 7″ frame  or cardboard to construct a loom for  impromptu weaving
• Carving block material,  x-acto knife/carving tool for sampling
• Travel iron

• Participants preferred wool fiber to felt a small yardage
• Lace, silk, collected materials or found objects to integrate into the felts
• One yard of silk
• One yard of wool fabric
• One yard of cotton fabric for our detailing samples such as buttonholes, edges etc.
• Beads
• Embroidery thread
• Scissors
• Needles
• Thread
• Pencils
• Sewing machine (several will be available for your use)

The musculature

• 500g natural wool to create the musculature of the sculpture – This layer will not be visible when the sculpture is complete. I recommend either undyed or white merino wool under a light ‘skin’ of Blue faced Leicester. If you prefer a darker wool for the ‘skin’ then choose a darker shade for the musculature to blend with the colour you choose – it makes the process easier.

You can use the same wool for both the musculature and the skin.

The skin

• 200g of natural wool – blue-faced Leicester makes a smooth, slightly lustrous skin and comes in several natural shades however you may prefer to use another natural felting wool or combination of wools/colours. Although I recommend undyed wools for this sculpture, I do not wish to restrict anyone’s creativity!
• Felting needles No 36 gauge triangular needles x 10 at least
• 2 Large towels
• 1 Large spray bottle
• Soap bar or liquid soap
• 1 small bowl
• An apron
• Steamer – recommended (if you are unable to bring – there will be one available)
• V-shaped sander –recommended (if you are unable to bring – there will be one available)

• Apron
• Extra pieces of fabrics to dye after projects are finished
• Any rusty bits you want to bring
• Needles
• Strong thread for stitch shibori method
• Materials/supplies kit provided by instructor $25

• Sketchbook with sturdy paper and plenty of blank pages 9 x12 inches
• Collaging materials: papers, fabric strips, trims, scraps, glue, paints, acrylic medium, gesso etc.
• Water container
• Preferred drawing tools (color pencils/inks/watercolors) writing pen
• Fabric ranging in weight from fine/sheer to coarse. (cotton,linen, silk, knit, wool,  – whatever you have on hand)
• 1/2-1 yard of unbleached muslin or equivalent repurposed material that can be stitched through by hand (washed to shrink)
• 1/2 yard of flannel (washed to shrink)
• Embroidery flosses, threads of all weights, decorative threads, rope, sticks, wire
• Embellishments, laces, yarns, roving, beads, found objects
• Embroidery hoop
• Embroidery scissors, fabric shears
• Pins/cushion
• Hand needles: size 6-9 embroidery for fine thread, size 20 embroidery for six strand embroidery
• A piece or photo of fiber work that you have already started or completed
• A favorite poem or quote
• Photos of landscapes, land masses, maps, terrain

OPTIONAL

• Sewing Machine
• Cutting mat/rotary cutter
• Small looms for impromptu weaving
• Travel iron

• Some silk, cotton or wool fabrics for linings and detailing techniques to finish shawls, cuffs and collars
• Buttons, zippers, beads
• Embroidery thread
• Scissors
• Needles
• Pins
• Pencils
• Sewing machines (if you are unable to bring – there will be several available)

• Merino wool – 150g dark or light colour for the musculature that will blend with the skin colours
• A selection of 4-6 coloured merino wools for the ‘skin’
• Fabrics to add to the skin layer – A selection of fine, colourful, fabric scraps – for example silk chiffon, cotton muslin, tulle
• Silk hankies (dyed) – optional
• Beads to embroider onto the skin and to thread with jewellery wire to create the hair or headdress
• Needle and thread for beading.
• Jewellery wire 0.6mm 2-3 metres – to tone with your wool colours
• 1 large towel
• 1 Spray bottle for water
• Soap
• Felting needles No 36 gauge triangular needles x 10 at least
• An apron
• Steamer – if you have one
• V shaped sander – if you have one

• Apron
• Extra pieces of fabrics or skeins to dye after projects are finished
• Any rusty bits you want to bring
• Needles
• Strong thread for stitch shibori method
• Materials/Supply kit provided by instructor $25