Needle felted Robin’s Gaze Workshop
Learn Wool Painting with Deborah Wainwright
Escape into the world of mixed-media textiles and learn how to paint with wool!
Escape into the world of mixed-media textiles and learn how to paint with wool. Join Debs from Meadow Stream Arts for an immersive, full-day creative experience in La Casa Verde, where you will bring a charming, expressive robin to life in wool. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your craft, this hands-on 2D needle felting workshop will guide you step-by-step through the captivating process of wool landscaping and bird portraiture. Ideal as a gift for Christmas or a treat for yourself.
What You Will Learn in This Wool Painting Class
During this full-day textile art course, you’ll discover how to treat unspun wool fibres like paint to capture the personality, soft plumage, and lively presence of Britain’s favourite garden bird:
Fibre & Tool Fundamentals: Understand different wool types, felting needles, and backing fabrics ideal for detailed 2D needle felting.
Proportions & Eye Realism: Learn how to transfer the “Robin’s Gaze” design onto backing felt and build depth in the eyes to create a striking, lifelike expression.
Feather Blending & Layering: Master fibre layering to mimic soft, downy chest feathers, sleek wing structure, and iconic redbreast tones.
Detailing & Texture Work: Use specialist needles and mixed-media fibres to add fine accents, sharp beak highlights, and a soft, complementary background.
The Day’s Itinerary
The Morning (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM): Foundations & Form
We will start by mastering the fundamentals of needle felting. You’ll learn which needles to use, how to blend wool fibres seamlessly, and how to transfer your outline onto backing felt. We’ll begin by building up the soft background tones and laying down the base structure of our robin.
Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:15 PM)
Time to rest your hands and chat with fellow crafters and enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch in La Casa Verde
The Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Feathers, Eyes & Fine Detail
With our foundations set, the afternoon focuses on bringing your robin to life! We’ll layer rich red and earthy tones for the feathers, capture that signature glint in the eye, and add delicate highlights for a truly captivating finish.
What’s Included…
Tea or coffee and a small mince pie on arrival
Delicious 2 course Lunch in La Casa Verde
A comprehensive, premium take-home package so you can keep creating long after the class finishes:
All materials used on the day, including the embroidery hoop tops
A detailed, step-by-step full-colour instruction booklet.
A comprehensive needle felting kit to take away and continue your journey at home.
£95 per person
(£47.50 non refundable deposit required to secure the booking)
Call us on 01931 712404 to enquire and book