norm & gio gaudet fuse the ancient Georgian art of felting with modern silhouettes, perfect fit and vivacious colours to create their exquisite line of outerwear and accessories, Gaudet. Their collection has opened Fashion Week in Toronto, graced the international runways and adorned our entrance last spring and fall. www.gaudetfashionhouse.com
Due to rave reviews, they’re back offering a unique chance to get up-close-and-personal as they share their insider trade secrets!
201c6 – Wet Felting with Flair (25) All Levels
Wet felting is the ancient craft of turning fibre rovings into works of art with soap, water and agitation. The basic felting process is quick and easy and the resulting felt can be used to create garments as well as artistic items. We’ll guide you through the step-by-step process used by experienced fibre artists and designers and introduce you to dyeing methods. Lots of finished pieces will provide inspiration and help to stimulate creativity. Kit $40
6 Hour Workshop – Wed 12:30 to 7:00
202c4 – Nuno Felting (25) All Levels
Take felt-making to the ultimate level. Submerge yourself in sumptuous silks, yummy yarns and fabulously fine fibres to create nuno felted scarves and wraps that demand to be touched. Let this design duo share their secrets as you make a runway ready scarf. Kit $50
4 Hour Workshop – Sat 1:00 to 5:00
908s2 – HeartFELT Accessories
Their luxurious, cutting-edge, trendy felted coats and spectacular scarves have graced the international fashion runways and left you awestruck. So who better than THE design masters of haute couture felt, Norm and Gio Gaudet, to take you on a journey to explore the unlimited potential of felting? In this premiere presentation, they share more of the beauty of felt through their new accessory creations from gloves and boots to hats. A must see for anyone interested in original textile design and taking their craft to the next level!
1.5 Hour Seminar – Sun 1:00 to 2:30
It’s easy to register for classes. Simply click here for pricing info and call 1-800-291-2030 to register.