Workshops:
(You will find details of any upcoming workshops further down the page)
Needle felting:-
The aim of my classes is for each participant to take home a completed creation at the end of the workshop or course, and I have arranged each session to ensure this happend is a fun and informative way.
I feel very lucky that my classes have been popular and successful, with many returners, and I think it is the mix of informal and instructive that makes them fun! I like to teach the techniques and then let you naturally find your rhythm, whilst I gently encourage when needed.
I mainly run needle felting workshops for adults and children 12 years and over.
For workshops in schools, community venues, arts centres or similar, please make enquiries in advance, as I only have a few slots available each year.
Regular workshops take place at my studio at Craft Renaissance, or you can find / book them in Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Usk, Brecon, Merthyr, Cardiff, Hay-on-Wye, Talybont-on-Usk, Lampeter, for example, and others can be arranged, including at your home. You can also buy Gift Vouchers to gift a workshop for a friend.
To see my workshops and courses, please see below - if there are none currently listed please join mailing list to be updated, or use the contact form if you would like to organise your own workshop with me.
If you prefer, you can scan the Mailing List QR code below.
Further along, you can scroll down to find workshop instructions…
Clay:-
I have a new studio (March 2024) dedicated to my clay sculpture and creations, which I am absolutely delighted with!
I will begin announcing some simple clay workshops, so do watch out for those in the near future, including decorated tiles, hand building, and coil pots.
Workshops and Events:
FEBRUARY:
An opportunity to view the Community Shawl, whilst needlefelting a brooch inspired by the Shawl!
We will be based in the gorgeous workshop room at the rear of The Wool Croft, and we begin at 3:30pm, running until 5:30pm.
The cost is just £15 per person, which includes all materials, tools and refreshments… view and share space with the Community Shawl, whilst creating your own needlefelted brooch… you can add extra elements if you wish!
To book, please email wovenearthstudiocymru@gmail.com, send me a message using the form opposite…
MARCH:
1) EXHIBITION: 5th March to 5th April, Found Gallery, Brecon. Taking part during the Brecon Womens Festival.
Private View at 6pm Wednesday 5th March, where the launch of the Brecon Womens Festival will also take place!
Background:
The art collaboration ‘threads grew from ‘The Community Shawl Project’, which looks at the importance of the strength that is manifested when women connect, and the healing process that begins when they share their stories, and ‘The Red Art Project’, which looks at serious issues around women’s empowerment and seeks to creatively explore women’s many stories.
threads members are: Emma Bevan-Henderson, Liz Davis, Carol Kay and Mary Wrenn.
We invited other artists join us, and are delighted to work alongside Helen Crawford, Sue Hiley Harris, Michael Howard, Hannah Hughes and Jo Hughes.
For more details, please click the link below, where you can also find details of several events running throughout March: https://www.foundgallery.co.uk/-/galleries/events-at-found
2) ARTISTS’ TALK:
The art collaboration ‘threads grew from both ‘The Community Shawl Project’, which looks at the importance of the strength that is manifested when women connect, and the healing process that begins when they share their stories, and ‘The Red Art Project’, which looks at serious issues around women’s empowerment and seeks to creatively explore women’s many stories.
Inspired by Kirstie Macleod’s The Red Dress Embroidery Project, the collaboration incorporates many complementary strands - these include:
acknowledging and encouraging the importance of women working and creating together; the importance of community, and the strength and healing found in stories and creativity, plus, understanding the roots leading to femicide, to helping women express their resilience and creativity through learning new crafts or dance.
Do join us to discover more about the inspiration and experiences behind the collaboration and meet the artists - Emma Bevan-Henderson, Liz Davis, Carol Kay, and Mary Wrenn.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz or juice, whilst looking at the exhibition and listening to the stories.
6pm - 8pm. Tickets £10 pp, including refreshments
Book via threadstalesprojects@gmail.com , or message me using the contact form opposite
3) WORKSHOP:
Using needle felting, sewing and found objects, we will create our own 'doll', one which expresses your thoughts, memories, sense of self, and which celebrates you too.
Some participants view these as healing dolls, others as art dolls, some as a ‘mini-me’… you can create what you feel most drawn to.
I will be supplying the wool, needles, threads and recycled pieces of material for us to use.
Please feel welcome to also bring along any pieces of fabric, lace, threads etc that you would like to incorporate, as well as any treasured object to add, whether inherited, found, made or bought.
Each time I run these workshops, the finished piece brings a smile; they evolve through the session into something valued, which in turn brings the maker a sense of joy and celebration.
Time: 10:30am - 4:00pm, with an hour's lunch break.
Maximum participants, 12. No experience is necessary.
Cost per person, which includes all materials and refreshments, £45.
You can bring a packed lunch, or visit one of the nearby cafes.
Bookings: threadstalesprojects@gmail.com , or contact me using the form opposite
4) WORKSHOP:
The Community Shawl Project evolved following two events, where Emma curated The Red Dress Project exhibitions and talks, including the first visit to Wales in 2020.
Spend the afternoon making your own brooch, using a combination of needle felting and embroidery (no experience required), using the Community Shawl as our inspiration.
www.wovenearthstudio.co.uk/projects/thecommunityshawlproject
Time: 1:45pm - 4pm. Maximum participants, 12.
No experience required.
Cost per person, including all materials and refreshments: £30.
Booking: threadstalesprojects@gmail.com (or message me on the contact form)
