Jacqueline Sylvester

Fashion Nuno Silk and Felt Scarves

July 15, 2010 to July 18, 2010

Conceive, explore and finish a piece of wearable art.  Create your design and it’s yours to wear, using the ancient art of felt-making, with a twist.  Nuno felting allows us to use small amounts of wool on silk fabric to make a extremely drapeable felt.  We will combine very soft Merion wool on silk chiffon, with a wet felt technique.  Each scraf will have natural fibre accents.  No experience necessary.  A materials fee of $50, payable to the instructor, provides wool fabric and silk fabric, along with supplies (which you take home with you).

Jackie Sylvester settled on Amherst Island, temporarily, 32 year ago, having worked with fabric for the previous decade.  She was a weaver with Design Senior in the 70’s.  Joining the Kingston Handweavers and Spinners eight years ago (segueing out of her career in residential design and finishing details), Jackie was seduced by her introduction to felting.  she has been exploring the medium of felt for the past several years.  She is also a novice spinner and gardener.

Code: Pain 8014-7039
Fee: $214.50 SR. $147.60

Accommodations at The Lodge are based on double occupancy only. This included room, breakfast and dinner, at a rate of $75.00 per person per night, plus applicable taxes.

To book your accommodation, please call Toll free 1.866.552.3535 or email thelodgeonamherstisland@gmail.com