Upward Gaze
– Felt a Skyward View that Captures Depth and Perspective –

with Laura Ricks

Course Outline

Class Chat

Class Chat: Upward Gaze

Getting Started: Info & Resources

Introduction

Materials and Supplies Overview

Supplies – Kit Link & List Download

References

Needle Felt the Background

Background Base Layer

Background Sky Layer

Background Sky Highlights

Template Guide

Needle Felt the Tree Canopy

Dark Base Leaves

Mid-Tone Leaves

Highlight Leaves

Needle Felt Dimensional Trees

Vanishing Pont Guide

Tree Trunk Layout

Blended Leaves

Background Branches

Tree Trunks Part I

Tree Trunks Part II

Branch Details

Foreground Leaves

Wet Felting

Wetting Out

Wet Felting Part I

Wet Felting Part II

Wet Felting Part III

Fulling

Rinse, Vinegar Bath, and Steam Press

Finishing Touches

Finishing Details

Initials Signature

Backing

Mounting in an Embroidery Hoop

Wrapping Up

Thank You!

Get Your Certificate!

About this Course

Skills Focus: Felting a perspective image 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 the illusion of depth and perspective looking up through the treetops and into the sky beyond.

Skills you will Learn:

How to felt an image using a reference photo
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, leaves, and trees
How to create depth and perspective, creating the look of viewing the treetops from below
Choosing fibers that work well for the sky, leaves, tree trunks and branches
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!
* Laura shares her simple trick for guiding perspective and vanishing points in felting

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