The Dodo Blog
Have you ever wondered what goes on between having an idea for a felt piece and actually making it happen?
In this 3-month program you won't just be learning 2 techniques or making a collection of finished pieces. I'll also give you access to my creative and technical thinking as I work through a p...
Have you fallen in love with sculptural felt, but feel that you've been exploring the same techniques for a while now?Â
Sometimes, following familiar approaches can only take us so far. And discovering new ways of working with wool can open up possibilities we hadn't even considered.Â
What if you ...
As you know, I don’t usually post twice in a row. So, there’s a reason I’m posting again today.
Last year, I ran a similar one-week intensive training for the special price of €10. It was a smashing success, and I was really happy to be able to offer something special at such a low price.
But t...
Do you know those moments of frustration when your felt turns out completely different from what you expected?
Sometimes it’s because it becomes too thick, too stiff, or not quite as strong as you expected.
Or maybe you struggle with a fine layout, or you’re never entirely sure when your felt is s...
I’m often asked what I have planned in terms of classes for the near future. Until now, my practice has been to decide spontaneously, according to what people are asking for in the moment. But I’ve come to think that it’s probably easier for both you and me to plan ahead what’s coming up.Â
It means...
I hope this doesn't sound harsh, but if we’re perfectly honest, how many times have we seen this happening?
We jump straight into complex felt projects, even though we haven’t yet developed a good understanding of the basic forms and how they behave. We follow every step of the instructions and sti...
Have you ever struggled with felting cords, whether it was about getting creases in the felt or not knowing how to make them thicker? Or was attaching a handle to a bag ever an issue for you?Â
If you can relate to any of these problems, you’re not alone. These are questions I get from felt maker...
You’re an artist too. So, I’m sure you can relate.Â
We grow, learn new techniques and slowly discover new possibilities as our craft develops. As we lean into the next chapter, some of our earlier work naturally becomes part of an earlier stage of our journey.Â
For me, that also means creating ...
You know, ... I noticed that offering these two classes together was a mistake.
I thought that people would enjoy having two projects in one class, especially because they’re made with completely different techniques.
Even though these are not the easiest shapes to create, there are several ways t...
I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've finally made a decision.
FELTING CUBIC SHAPES has always included two projects: the nested cubes, and the structured “paper bag”. Two very different challenges, united by the idea that felt can also hold a sharp edge.
But what I've noticed ove...
My new online program, Exploring Surface Design, is now open for registration until April 6th.
This program grew out of the evolution of The Dodo Hub into three shorter, more focused trainings. And this one is dedicated entirely to surface design.
If you’ve ever felt that your surfaces could be mo...
When you’re new to wet felting, the hardest part isn’t the techniques. It’s not knowing what actually matters and why.
Most beginners are shown steps to follow, but not the reasoning behind them. So, when something doesn’t work, you’re left guessing: Was it the wool? The soap? The water? The way I ...
