Unlock Your Creativity with Wet Felting - Painting with Wool - Daisies

Painting with Wool – Wet Felting the Daisy Picture with Svetlana Lilley Course Description: Discover the art of painting with wool in this hands-on felting course led by fiber artist Svetlana Lilley. Using the wet felting technique, Svetlana will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating her signature Daisy Picture—a soft, textured wool composition that resembles a delicate watercolor painting. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this course introduces you to the essential materials, tools, and techniques needed to transform wool fibers into vibrant felted artwork. You’ll learn how to prepare your workspace, choose the right types of wool (including 21-micron merino tops and carded fibers), and lay out your design with attention to texture, color, and flow. Through clear demonstrations and expert tips, Svetlana shows you how to blend colors seamlessly by fading the edges of the wool, how to control thickness and shrinkage, and how to achieve a smooth, painterly finish using just fibers, water, and your hands. In This Course, You Will Learn: How to prepare your felting mat, plastic base, and materials Differences between merino tops and carded wool—and how to use them effectively Layering techniques for balanced shrinkage and structural integrity How to blend colors and create a watercolor-like effect with wool Wet felting basics: how to handle, dampen, and press the fibers without over-felting Tips to avoid gaps, lumps, and harsh lines in your picture What You’ll Create: A soft and beautiful Daisy Picture, designed and taught by Svetlana Lilley, using wool as your paint and felting as your brush. Who This Course Is For: Beginners interested in exploring wool as an art medium Crafters and fiber artists curious about wet felting techniques Anyone seeking a creative, tactile, and relaxing art experience Join Svetlana Lilley in this unique course and experience the magic of painting with wool—no brushes required.