FELT WORKSHOP — With Sophie from STUDIO REMO

Sunday 14. September at 11:00 - 15:30

MAISON SHIFT, Zürich

Wool is amazing! Explore different felting techniques, make your own felted project and get to know more about Swiss wool.  

Wool is an incredible material: not only is it soft, warm and comfortable but this natural fibre is also sustainable, insulating, breathable, water and dirt repellent. It’s an abundant resource in Switzerland, where lots of farmers raise sheep, but it is still treated as a waste. One of remo’s goals is to collaborate with a network of farmers, spinning-mills, wool actors and wool passionate in Switzerland to give value to this beautiful fibre.

During this workshop, we will start by getting to know more about wool, its uses and transformation processes. We’ll then go through different felting techniques : wet felting, needle felting, 3D felting. After experimenting with colors and fibers, each participant will work on their own small felted project (like glasses case, wallet or key ring).

The workshop will be led by Sophie from studio remo. She will bring along a selection of tools and carded wools of different colors to play with.

No prior knowledge is required. The basics are quickly learned and fun to experiment with!

remo is a Swiss fashion design studio founded by Sophie Fellay, a HEAD—Genève graduate who previously worked for Eckhaus Latta and The Row in New York. Dedicated to sustainable practices, Sophie develops soft textiles that respect natural resources and aim to reconnect fashion with nature by valuing local wool, an under-appreciated resource.

The workshop will be held in English.No prior experience required.

MAISON SHIFT • Zeughausstrasse 56, 8004 Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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