{"product_id":"under-the-sea-kids-felting-workshop","title":"Under the Sea: Kids Felting Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the Sea: Kids Felting Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eChildren 8-12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 150%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e Wednesday 9 July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e 10:30 am – 12:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into an underwater world of imagination in this magical felting workshop with textile artist Barbara Weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the idea of an ocean adventure cruise and a “portal window” into the sea, children will be guided to imagine and create their own vibrant underwater universe — filled with fantasy fish, glowing coral, drifting seaweed, tiny turtles and singing seahorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing soft merino wool and shimmering silk fibres, participants will explore colour, texture and layering to build a rich ocean scene on a felted background. With Barbara’s gentle guidance, children will then cut and collage their own sea creatures using pre-felt materials, bringing their underwater stories to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session blends creativity, storytelling and tactile making, encouraging children to experiment freely and enjoy the calming rhythm of fibre art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop, they will explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Building texture and depth using soft merino wool\u003cbr\u003e• Layering silk fibres to create movement and shimmer\u003cbr\u003e• Cutting and collaging pre-felt shapes to form sea creatures\u003cbr\u003e• Developing imaginative storytelling through textile art\u003cbr\u003e• Creating a complete underwater scene full of colour and personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on creative exploration, sensory play and imaginative world-building through wool and fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach child will take home their own unique felted ocean artwork — a window into their own underwater story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic element:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “glue” is simply soapy water — a little science, a little movement, and a lot of magic as fibres naturally bond together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Merino wool is among the finest in the world. No sheep are harmed in shearing — it’s simply their winter coat being removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• An old towel (approx. 50 × 80cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Small scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll materials are included!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommonage Pottery and Gallery at Happs Wines Venue,\u003cbr\u003e575 Commonage Road, Dunsborough WA 6281.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents can relax in the wine lounge or enjoy a tasting at the cellar door while children create in a safe, nurturing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSneak away for some “me-time!” Don’t worry, we’ll keep an eye on them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpaces are limited — join us these school holidays for creativity, connection and hands-on making at Commonage Pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbara Weeks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358789431578,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1628\/1053\/files\/Barbarafeltworkshop1.jpg?v=1781569868","url":"https:\/\/happs.com.au\/products\/under-the-sea-kids-felting-workshop","provider":"Happs Wines \u0026 Commonage Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}