Flower Wool Painting
Fri, 05 Mar
|QT Canberra
Learn all about needle felting techniques in this hands-on flower wool painting workshop with Dianne Conroy.
Time & Location
05 Mar 2027, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
QT Canberra, 6 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
About the event
This session explores the craft of wool painting, from choosing the right wool for your flowers to blending fibres for a natural finish.
You'll learn how to work with different needle gauges and when to use them and how to transfer your design onto your background fabric, including where to start and which wools and fibres suit different effects. Dianne will also share her approach to finishing a piece, whether that's framing it or applying it to clothing. You'll learn how to make a series of beautiful flowers which can be added to clothes you buy or even garments you make yourself.
Materials and tools
What to bring:
1 woollen jumper (alternatively, you can purchase a felt sheet ($15) from the facilitator)
What will be provided:
Tools: wool mats, high-quality needles, wooden needle holders and embroidery scissors (for classroom use only)
Materials: Australian and New Zealand wools, international speciality fibres
Pre-requisite skills
None
What's included
6.5 hours of expert instruction from Dianne Conroy in a small group setting
Lunch over a one hour break from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 6th to 7th at QT Canberra including:
Australian Yarn Show 2027 Show bag
One coffee voucher per day (Saturday and Sunday) for barista coffee cart
One 2027 digital access pass to all the talks on the main stage
Please note that the digital access pass will not be activated until a few weeks after the conclusion of the Show.
About the facilitator
Wild Woolly is an Australian fibre art studio founded by award-winning needle felting artist and educator Di Conroy. Based in Brisbane, Wild Woolly specialises in handcrafted needle felted sculptures, wool paintings, premium felting supplies, and inspiring workshops for all skill levels. Passionate about supporting Australian wool growers, Di carefully sources quality natural fibres and shares her expertise through online tutorials, retreats, and workshops across Australia. Her work celebrates the remarkable beauty of wildlife, combining artistic detail with traditional fibre techniques to create lifelike pieces that connect people with nature. Whether creating bespoke commissions, teaching aspiring fibre artists, or developing innovative felting kits, Wild Woolly is dedicated to inspiring creativity while championing the versatility, sustainability, and craftsmanship of wool.
Tickets
General Workshop Ticket
Sale ends
28 Feb 2027, 11:59 pm
This ticket is valid for one attendee
$410.00
GST included
Total
$0.00