Breakwater Beach
– Felt a beachscape with crashing waves & clouds –

with Laura Ricks

Course Outline

Class Chat

Class Chat: Breakwater Beach

Getting Started: Info & Resources

Introduction

Materials and Supplies Overview

Supplies – Kit Link & List Download

Layout Diagram – Download

Fiber Layout and Needle Felting

Vertical Fiber Layer

Color Blocking Lines

Horizontal Fiber Layer

Blending the Sky

Needle Felting the Design Layer

Rippling Water

Crisp Clouds Part I

Crisp Clouds Part II

Crashing Waves

Sandy Shoreline

Horizon Line

Wet Felting

Set Up & Wet Out

Making a Surface Skin

Wet Felting I

Wet Felting II

Rolling and Spot Fulling

Rinse, Vinegar Bath, and Press

Needle Felting Details

Needle Felting Details I

Needle Felting Details II

Wrapping Up

Mounting and Framing

Final Look

Thank You!

Get Your Certificate!

About this Course

Skills Focus: Needle Felting, Wet Felting
Video Lessons: Videos are divided in to easy to digest & easy to reference segments
Difficulty Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Helpful Experience to Have: Intro to needle felting, basic wet felting
Course Length: This course is equivalent to a 1.5-day in person workshop

Create a beachscape with crashing waves, wet and dry sand, and awesome clouds.

Skills you will Learn:

How to use light needle felting prior to wet felting to avoid fiber shift
How to easily blend fiber colors by hand
How to create smooth and even color transitions in a sky
How to create depth in the sky with transitions and clouds
How to build clouds with body, shadow and highlights
Choosing fibers that work well for highlights, waves, clouds and water
How to easily and effectively wet felt with a palm washboard to prevent buckling and to gain control of the felting process.(*palm washboard is optional, but Laura’s preferred method for felting her pieces)
How to add detail and finishing touches after wet felting to sharpen lines and enhance details.
BONUS!
* A look at variations in cloud structure and water colors

Included in this course

24/7, 365 Instant access to the course streamed directly to your computer, tablet or phone
High quality video instruction divided into short, digestible lessons
Learn at your own pace and refer back to lessons at any time
Complete materials list with links to recommended supplies