Workshop #1 : Saturday, February 10 | 12 - 4 PM | Heritage Gallery‍

Workshop #2 : Saturday, February 24 | 12 - 4 PM | Heritage Gallery

‍Be inspired by your surroundings and discover the magic of transforming wool into personalized masterpieces. Medicine Hat-based fibre artist, Brenda Warren, will guide you through an introduction to the art of felting as you are immersed in the thought-provoking artwork of Tim Smith in his exhibition titled “In the World but Not of It”. In this exhibition Smith provides an exclusive look into the lived experience of six Hutterite colonies across the Canadian Prairies. Just as felted fibers intertwine to create beauty, Hutterite colonies interlace their lives, cultivating a rich heritage. Both embody a delicate balance—dry felting in artistic expression, Hutterite colonies in communal harmony. This four-hour workshop for ages 13+ is a basic introduction to felting where participants will learn essential felting terms, how to blend colours and how to paint utilizing various types of wool. Participants are encouraged to bring a landscape photo to help inspire their piece. The finished product will be an unframed two-dimensional felted landscape, approximately 5 x 5 inches. Join us to learn a new craft and enjoy the relaxing art of felting, no experience necessary! All materials will be provided.

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‍About the Instructor

‍Brenda Warren is a self-taught fiber artist who discovered a passion for felting through her sister while on a family holiday. After finding her medium, she has gone on to study fibre arts from several well-known fibre artists growing her practice in various felting techniques. Her fibre art focuses primarily on creating animals, birds, seasonal décor, and various other 3D armatures. Brenda has resided in Alberta for the past 28 years, calling Medicine Hat home for the past 18 years. She is a wife and the proud mother of two grown sons.

‍A patron may withdraw their registration up to two weeks prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund. No refund will be issued within the two weeks prior to the start date, but withdrawals during that time period will be considered on a case by case basis and may result in a credit applied to the patron’s name. No credit or refund will be issued to any withdrawals within three business days before the start date of the program.