Felted Cuffs with Pleated Silk Workshop with Flóra Carlile-Kovács

August 16th, 9am-4pm

Civic Garden Club, 622 S. 2nd St, La Conner

About the Workshop

Discover the ancient art of wet felting by creating a sculptural felted cuff! In this hands-on workshop, students will work with superfine merino wool and hand-dyed silk to create a richly textured and three-dimensional form. Using only soap, water, and gentle agitation, construct a durable felted cuff with beautifully pleated silk surfaces. This relaxed, seated workshop is suitable for all levels.

About the Instructor

Flóra Carlile-Kovács (Seattle, WA) works at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary textile design. Her art is constant experimentation and innovation, stretching the boundaries of the most ancient textile technique: felting.

In addition to her artistic practice, she is committed to education and knowledge sharing. She regularly teaches felting masterclasses both locally and internationally, provides content for international felt magazines, and annually leads felting tours to her home country of Hungary. More about Flóra Carlile-Kovács here!

Materials + Supplies

• The $5 covers all the materials necessary to complete the project: 16 micron super fine merino wool and hand-dyed silk
• A full supply list will be sent to students upon registration

Class Cancellation Policy

Refunds minus a 10% processing fee will be given up to two (2) weeks before the workshop. Requested refunds less than two (2) weeks before the workshop will only be issued if the vacancy is filled, or registrant may use towards another workshop within the same calendar year. In the unlikely event that a Workshop must be cancelled by the Museum, a full refund will be issued. Please let me know as soon as possible if you cannot attend the workshop you've registered for!  

A Note on Taxes

As of 10/1/2025, there is a wide range of new taxes and fees that are impacting businesses and nonprofit organizations in Washington State. As a result, our classes, workshops, and educational events are now subject to state and local taxes, and we have had to raise our registration fees. Here is a helpful article which explains more about this change and how it's affecting nonprofits in WA state.