Crisp Autumn Day
– Felting a Landscape –

with Laura Ricks

Course Outline

Class Chat

Class Chat: Crisp Autumn Day

Getting Started: Info & Resources

Introduction

Materials and Supplies Overview

Rule of Thirds

Supplies – Kit Link & List Download

Layout Diagram and House Template – Download

Fiber Layout and Needle Felting

Vertical Fiber Layer

Color Blocking Lines

Horizontal Fiber Layer

Blending the Sky

Needle Felting the Design Layer

Clouds Layout

Building Clouds with Dimension

Cloud Highlights

Land Layout

Blending the Land

House and Tree Line

Wet Felting

Set Up & Wet Out

Felting a Surface Skin

Wet Felting Part I

Wet Felting Part II

Rinse, Vinegar Bath, and Press

Needle Felting Details

House Details

Adding Trees

Land Details

Cloud Details

Wrapping Up

Variations

Thank You!

Certificate of Completion

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 “big sky” landscape with awesome clouds, trees and a building on a brisk autumn day.

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
Tips on composition to make your piece more visually pleasing
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!
* Added tips for making trees using different techniques

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