Exploring Materials: Merino Wool and Water and Making Felt

By Andrea Butler

To continue AccessArt’s Experimental Drawing Class’s exploration of materials, textile artist Andrea Butler led a session exploring Merino wool and water and making felt.

Student at AccessArt Experimental Drawing Class explores Merino wool

This was a really enjoyable and energetic making session with students experimenting with mixing coloured layers of fleece and trapping small objects within the felt, to make tactile and vibrant pieces of fabric.

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