Vibrant Flower Felting, with extras!
About
In this two and a half hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to the art of wet felting, and create stunning, colourful flower shapes out of raw wool, eucalypt and silk. You will turn these shapes into beautifully sculpted flowers, joyful and colourful tealight holders, or simply keep them as decorative art pieces to brighten your home or gift to a friend.Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced at felting, this workshop is an accessible, relaxing and joyful way to create with friends or on your own; to immerse yourself in the sensory soapy wet felting process; and support your wellbeing through art.
Two very small group sessions are on offer, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Both sessions are taught by artist Helena Kookaburra.
The morning session will have extra support from acrylic and mixed media artist Amy Hamlyn. You are invited to consider your learning and accommodation needs, and book the session that feels best suited.
Before or after the workshop you will be welcome to browse the exhibition "Unmasked" which will be running at the gallery (it's free). "Unmasked" is a thought provoking inquiry into inner spaces and what might be revealed if we were able to let our masks slip. Helena and Amy are both exhibiting artists.
Previous students have provided generous feedback on Helena and Amy's teaching style, noting warm, supportive facilitation, increased feelings of calm and wellbeing, and delight in discovering the joyful and sensory experience of wet felting. In response to students requests, the session duration has been extended to 2.5 hours of creative wellbeing and art making.
What’s included?
- All materials and tools.
- Coffee, tea and nibbles.
- Individualised support from Helena and Amy (AM) or Helena (PM).
- A "goodie bag" with felting supplies to continue your flower making at home (or gift to a friend!).
- A peaceful, light filled gallery environment nestled in nature. Come early to enjoy a walk among the gum trees before the session starts!
- Exhibition entry before or after the workshop.
- As many pieces as you would like to make in the session.
Details:
📅 Sunday, 22 February
🕐 10 AM – 12:30 PM (2.5 hours) or 2 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Gallery 1855 in Tea Tree Gully, SA
💰 $85 per person
🎄 Early Bird: $80 (book before 1 February)
👭 Bring a friend: $5 off 2nd ticket and beyond
🎟 only 6 spots
About the facilitators:
Helena Kookaburra is a fibre and mixed media artist, and registered art therapist at Kookaburra Art Therapy in Athelstone, SA.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kookaburra.art.therapy/
Amy Hamlyn is an acrylic and mixed media artist based in Wynn Vale, SA.
Most platforms: https://linktr.ee/amyhamlynart.
This workshop is inclusive, affirming and welcoming. All accessibility needs are welcome. Please let us know beforehand what you need, and we will make every effort to support you. The venue is wheelchair accessible, has air conditioning, toilets, WiFi and heating. A tax invoice (NDIS or regular) will be provided on request.
Dates
Sunday 22 February 2026 (UTC+10:30)Location
Gallery 1855
2 Haines Rd, Tea Tree Gully SA 5091
Sessions
SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION
STATUS
Contact Form
Vibrant Flower Felting, with extras!
Resend recently purchased tickets to our events to your email.
Enter email to start search
You can review the event organiser's terms and conditions here.