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Spiral Dyed Silk


Silk to match the spiral dyed wool roving (below)

Spiral Dyed Roving

See our new Merino roving-- Spiral dyed in a myriad of colors

Wool Felting Batts

Felting Batts!  We now stock Merino-Corriedale batts in 6 natural colors. 

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New felter?
Felt teacher?
Felt classes?
Try our NEW Felt Kits!!!

Color Palette Take a look at the entire color palette of our 100% merino roving

This palette is available NOW! Approx 1lb and contains approx. 22" of all colors. Buy Now

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Mixed Bags are a great way to try a number of colors.

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Wool Scarves

Check out this page showing some beautiful scarves and jackets. If you would like a workshop for scarves, let us know

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Outback Fiber Names
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Sheepskins
The Wool Shed is now selling imported Australian sheepskins. Look at the colors! These are great as throw rugs. 

Laramie, Wyoming Workshop

NUNO FELTING DELUXE

MAY 9-10, 2010

Laramie, Wyoming 

Jill Gully, is an experienced and skilled instructor in the felting arts. Students will leave her practical, hands-on workshop with completed projects and a wealth of creative ideas. 

Two day Workshop on Nuno Felting

Nuno felting merges silk with fine wool fiber to create one-of-a-kind works of art that are soft, warm, and beautiful.

No experience needed. 

Early Bird Special

Register by Feb 28^th for only $225 including material fees!

March 1^st and later registration is $260

More information or Register at: http://www.sundogfiberart.com/ Sundog_Fiber_Art/Laramie_WY_ Workshops.html

E-mail: sundogfiberart@gmail.com         Telephone: Cowgirl Yarn 
(307) 755-9276

Additional supplies available for purchase.
 
Class Description:
Take felt-making to the ultimate level. Submerge yourself in sumptuous silks, yummy yarns and fabulously fine fibers to create felt scarves and wraps that demand to be touched. Explore the latest products made
especially for fiber artists interested in superior surface design.

Details:
This 2-day workshop will afford students a variety of different techniques to produce beautiful felt for garments and accessories. Using superfine merino wool, a gorgeous assortment of hand-dyed silk fibers, a 20-color palette of lightweight pre-felt yardage, gauzy woven fabrics, and an assortment of funky yarns, students will learn how to create a variety of surface textures that can be transformed into clothing, accessories or wall-art. 

As the owner of Outback Fibers, Jill has access to a large selection of fibers, which will be made available for use during this workshop. Overwhelm your senses with colors and textures that will stimulate any fiber artist. 

Numerous sample pieces will be completed on day #1, and much flexibility will be permitted on day #2 in the interest of learning and exploration. Students will learn the techniques for producing gossamer felt; "nuno" laminated felt onto woven fabrics; silk "fusion." These techniques will be translated into your choice of a larger project on the second day.

Student supply list:

• Two 16-32oz plastic water/drink bottles with pull-up tops to hold water and soap gel
• Several old towels - large or small
• Length of rubber shelf liner or non-skid rubber throw-rug underlay (18 inches x 10 feet) available at WalMart or Target.
• Scissors
• Yardstick or tape measure
• Permanent marker
• Several plastic grocery bags
• Iron (if possible)

If you have back problems of any kind, I suggest you bring along 4--12" pieces of 1" diameter PVC pipe. These can be slotted on to the legs of the tables to increase the height by 6", making them a more comfortable counter-top height.

Additional Fibers: Assorted fibers will be available for purchase after class each day. Avoid shipping costs.

Comments:
"I enjoyed the workshop very much, and the gossamer felt part was my favorite, I think. I have made two pieces so far, and I have ideas for some hats too."--MH

"I came home very inspired from your great workshop. In fact I have been felting all day, making hats. I now dream about felting and get very frustrated when my ideas don't come out successfully but I am getting more proficient each creation."--PB

"Thanks so much for coming up to San Francisco. I had a wonderful time! If you ever plan to teach up this way again, let me know. In the meanwhile, I hope to place some wool orders in the future! Thanks again and I thought you were a wonderful instructor and person!"--NC

"What would the cost be for you to comeand do more workshops etc?"--EG

"Hi Jill.............i really enjoyed the workshop and so did the rest of my gang."--LH

Phone orders: (800) 276-5015
Email orders: Jill@outbackfibers.com
Send us an email and we will call you to work out the details.