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A hanging craft object of an owl pod with a small felted owl sitting inside it on a nest.
24 May

Needle Felting an Owl and Nest Workshop

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  • Workshop

This 3-hour workshop will teach participants the ancient craft of needle felting. Using merino wool, you will make a gorgeous owl and nest. This workshop is facilitated by experienced tutor Judy Lay, and is perfect for beginners. All materials are supplied. Note the making of the owl pod is covered in the wet felting workshop held two weeks prior.

Judy is a maker by hand, nourished and inspired by the rhythms and beauty of nature.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 24 May
  • 10am - 1pm 10:00am - 1:00pm

Location

Plant Craft Cottage, entry via Northern Gate
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

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Price and bookings

From $90 to $100

Adult / general $100
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  • telephone number: 03 9650 6398
  • email address: friends@frbgmelb.org.au
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