Join renowned felt artist and popular tutor Martien van Zuilen in her Fabulous Felted Bags workshop. Using soft Merino wool fibres, sumptuous silk fabrics and a range of other fibres, learn the ins and outs of hand-crafted bags, including the addition of pockets, cords, and closures. From everyday totes and crossbody bags to elegant clutches, drawstring pouches and other styles, this workshop offers something for every occasion!
Play with creative intention and aim for well-finished and durable results. Students can expect to finish two items.
Martien van Zuilen is widely recognised for her technical excellence and design skills in the medium of handmade felt. Since the late 1980s, she has exhibited her distinctive artworks nationally and internationally. Martien is also one of Australia’s leading felting tutors with an extensive teaching portfolio of national and international workshops at all levels of experience, across a broad range of topics.
She is passionate about the role of the arts in community and counts herself lucky to be able to inspire others about the ‘magic’ of Felt in all its forms.
Based in Perth, WA, Martien has a full-time fibre art studio practice which she combines with her roles as a freelance curator, Convenor of Fibres West Inc. and Creative Program Lead with North Midlands Project. Her work is included in numerous international publications, books, and specialist arts magazines.