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Wool Vessels: Felting & Shibori Dyeing Workshop with Lyn Pflueger

July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will create felted vessels and decorate them through a Shibori resist dyeing technique.

July 12

1:00 – 3:30

Ages 14 +

Discover the art of transforming wool into a unique, naturally dyed vessel in this step-by-step workshop. Guided by renowned fibre artist Lyn Pflueger, feel the soft wool transform under your fingertips using the meditative art of wet felting. Then, dive into the world of Shibori, the centuries-old Japanese resist-dyeing techniques that produce mesmerizing patterns in rich, soulful indigo.

This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone curious about the world of fibrecraft. Unplug for an afternoon and rediscover the joy of making something with your hands. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art!

A bit about your Instructor:

Lyn Pflueger was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and now lives in Bragg Creek. She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design with a BFA and taught as a sessional instructor in their fibre department. Lyn is part of the Sheep Creek Weavers and continues to teach textile techniques. Her personal interests include felt making, the structure of surfaces, the properties of textile materials, shibori dyeing and texture technqiues.