Discover the magic of Nuno felting in this textured collage workshop with acclaimed textile artist Pauline Franklyn!

Join renowned textile artist Pauline Franklyn for a creative exploration of fabric and fibre in this hands-on Nuno Felt Collage Workshop at Made By Me Workshop in Sydney. Perfect for curious beginners or experienced makers wanting to experiment with texture, this class introduces you to the fascinating art of Nuno felting—a wet felting technique that bonds wool fibres with delicate fabrics to create beautifully layered surfaces.

You’ll begin by choosing from Pauline’s exquisite collection of silk, cotton, rayon, and velvet fabrics. With her expert guidance, you’ll learn how to layer and combine wool and cloth using soap, water, and gentle friction to create a unique textile collage. This magical technique transforms soft fibres into richly textured surfaces, ideal for framing or turning into a pincushion, small purse, or decorative element.

You’re also welcome to bring along your own fabric scissors and any silk scraps or fabric pieces you’d love to include in your work. While Pauline will provide a beautiful selection of fabrics, incorporating your own can make your creation even more personal and meaningful.

This class is designed as a slow, sensory experience with no prior knowledge required. Whether you’re discovering felt for the first time or expanding your textile practice, Pauline’s nurturing teaching style and beautifully curated materials offer the perfect space to experiment and play.

About Pauline: 

Pauline Franklyn has been immersed in the world of textiles for over two decades, exploring felting, hand-stitching, appliqué, and crochet. Based in Perth, she runs regular workshops from her home studio and travels across Australia to share her love of making. Her workshops are warm, inclusive, and full of colour—offering a space to reconnect with tactile creativity.

What you Learn:

• How to create a Nuno felt collage using wool and fabric
• Techniques for bonding fibres with water and agitation
• How to layer textures and select fabrics for surface design
• Finishing ideas for turning your felt piece into functional or decorative items

What's Included:

• A wide choice of beautiful fabrics (silks, cottons, rayon, velvet)
• Wool fibres for felting
• Use of all felting tools and materials
• Expert tuition from Pauline Franklyn
• A creative and inspiring atmosphere at our Sydney workshop
• And a delicious afternoon tea

What to Bring (Optional):

• Fabric scissors (We will have some on hand but if you prefer to use your own, please bring them along)
• Any silk fabric pieces or scraps you’d love to incorporate

Venue:  

Made by Me Workshop
100A May Street St Peters NSW 2044

Price: $165

Suitable for:

This embroidery workshop is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced makers looking to try something new. If you love textile crafts, slow stitching, or simply want to spend a few hours immersed in colour and creativity, this class is for you.

Cancellation Policy: Due to the limited number of spaces for workshops, all bookings are final and strictly non refundable. We do not refund classes but you are welcome to send someone else in your place if you can't make it on the day. Since Pauline is a special guest teacher it is not possible to reschedule the workshop to another day. In most of our workshops we require a minimum number of people to run the workshop and will do our absolute best to run every workshop we list but occasionally it is not commercially feasible to do so. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the class; in this case, we'll inform you and allow you to get a full refund or reschedule.