Redbud Reflections
– Felting a Vibrant Reflecting Landscape –

with Laura Ricks


Course Outline

Class Chat

Class Chat: Redbud Reflections

Getting Started: Info & Resources

Introduction
Materials and Supplies Overview
Supplies – Kit Link & List Download
References

Base Layers

Vertical Base Layer
Horizontal Base Layer
Blending the Sky
Clouds
Land Features

Needle Felting the Background

Shoreline Color
MC-1 Blends
Background Tree Line
Background Redbuds
Fill in Background Trees
Background Reflections

Foreground Reflections

Foreground Shoreline
Blend Reflected Pine Trees
Highlight Reflected Pine Trees
Light and Shadow for Pine Trees
Reflected Redbuds
Large Reflected Tree
Fill in Reflected Trees
Blend Reflected Background Trees
Reflected Shoreline

Wet Felting

Wetting Out
Wet Felting Part I
Wet Felting Part II
Rolling
Vinegar Bath and Steam

Needle Felting the Foreground

Foreground Trees Part I
Foreground Redbuds
Foreground Trees Part II
Distant Tree Tops
Fill in Tree Tops
Tree Branches

Reflections Detail

Tree Branch Reflections
Water Ripples Part I
Water Ripples Part II

Wrapping Up

Felt Signature
Backing
Mounting
Thank You!

Certificate of Completion

Get your Certificate!

About this Course

Skills Focus: Felting a landscape using both needle felting and wet felting techniques. Simple mounting for a ready to hang display.
Video Lessons: Videos are divided in to easy to digest & easy to reference segments
Difficulty Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Helpful Experience to Have: Intro to 2D needle felting, basic wet felting
Course Length: This course is equivalent to a 1.5-day in person workshop

Create a lush landscape of a forest and redbuds reflecting on the water.

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 to quickly and efficiently create smooth and even color transitions in a sky, and how this helps create depth in a piece
  • How to use simple blends that evoke the natural colors and patterns of trees, flowers, and foliage
  • How to use perspective to enhance the realism of your piece
  • How to create the look of fluid movement and reflection upon the water
  • Tips on making your composition more visually pleasing and where to place focal points
  • 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 touch up the piece after wet felting to sharpen lines and enhance details
  • BONUS!
    * Added tips for simple and clean mounting for a ready to hang display.


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
 

Redbud Reflections

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Meet the Instructor:

Laura Ricks

Laura Ricks is from Lafayette, Indiana. She has been working with felting and fiber arts since 2017.

She particularly enjoys creating felted landscapes, which feature spectacular skies and clouds, beautiful natural scenery, and picture-perfect depth and perspective. She often draws inspiration from her rural Indiana surroundings and her travels, with the ability to turn photos into felted masterpieces.

She is a co-owner of Artists’ Own Cooperative Artist Gallery. You can follow Laura on Instagram @EmeraldHillTextiles