Arcady
Designs
Marianne has been a weaver since 1985,
and began felting in 1991. Introduced to needlefelting in 1995 by
Beth Beede, she has been exploring the design possibilities ever
since. She has taught the technique to groups both large and
small in Maine and on the West Coast. In the last few years, she
has also been exploring nuno felting, focussing on scarves and
shawls. She is now expanding her nuno scarf-making
into clothing design.
I am also happy to announce that some of my needlefelted designs are included in the new Lark Books publication, "Designer Needle Felting". My piece is a mobile made of celestial objects, mostly moons and stars.
| My silk and wool wrap, Desert Memories is currently for sale and being displayed in the New England Felting Supply retail store in Easthampton, MA. |
My Pony Up Wrap was shown and sold this summmer (2007) at the Fiber Arts Center in Amherst, MA. The show was entitled, All (W)Rapped Up. |
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- Projects
- Here are pictures of some of
my needlefelting projects.
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- Left to right first row:
Bebe, a retired dancer who still has
the gams
First Man,telling a story
Two Moss Sprites
Dragons on the second row: Moenkopi (l), Pinstripe (m),
Wooley Snail
Third Row:
Ice Sprites found writing on frosted
windows
A sheep, llama, and dogs
A star and a blue moon
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- Here are a few other projects, two nuno felt projects and
wet felt puppets:
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- L to R first row: Firebird Shawl, Pieced Nuno Felt
Vest,
- L to R second row: Mouse and Fish Puppets
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- Teaching
and Sales
- I have a number
of teaching engagements upcoming for the fall of 2007. I also
teach private classes for up to 6 students at a time in
my studio. Please check for a posting, or click here to create an
email if you have more
questions.
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2008 Classes: |
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March 10th, Monday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Going to the Dogs at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. Come learn the craft of needlefelting. In this class we’ll focus on making dog sculptures. We’ll explore making fanciful dogs and realistic ones. You can even bring a picture of your favorite dog as inspiration. You’ll learn the basic techniques of needlefelting and come away with two completed pets! Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call
1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909.-
- May 5th, Monday, 10:00-4:00 PM Noodling with
Nuno at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. In this one-day class you will learn to
make felted scarves using silk fabric and merino wool roving. Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call
1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909.
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- In the works: I am also hoping to teach a felted wrap class, though this has not been worked out yet.
Another New Class is Coming!! Currently in development, a class co-taught with my husband Gar DuBois. This is going to be a multi-day class on felting an ensemble. Check back for more information!
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Recent Classes: |
- November 16 and 17, 2007 Friday and Saturday, 9:30-3:30 PM Felting on the Edge at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. Have you explored the basics of wet felting and want to learn more techniques? Felting on the Edge will focus on nuno felting - applying merino roving to natural fabrics such as cotton and silk. Learn about design techniques such as placement of pre-felts, incorporation of fabrics and yarns, using wool as glue, and more ways to finish edges. You will leave with samples of these techniques and more! Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call
1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909
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- October 25-28 "From Felt to Finish" at New England Felting Supply in Easthampton, MA. This advanced nuno feltmaking class combines making large pieces of nuno yardage with sewing instruction to help students create a beautiful one of a kind felted jacket. Linda Veillieux of Innovative Fashions is the co-instructor and will take the lead in the sewing section of the class. The "nuno" feltmaking technique works merino wool fiber into the structure of silk fabric to create controlled textures and patterns in a lightweight and beautifully draping textile. This is an engaging and fast technique with many design possibilities. You can play with transparency, color, and layering effects. You will make two large pieces of nuno fabric suitable for making a vest or unlined jacket. You need no prior experience in felting but should have basic sewing skills. NEFS is located at 84 Cottage Street in Easthampton. Call 413-527-1188 or go to www.feltingsupply.com for more information.
September 28th and again on September 29th, Friday and Saturday, 9:30-3:30 PM Noodling with
Nuno at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. In this one-day class you will learn to
make felted scarves using silk fabric and merino wool roving. Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call
1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909.
July 6th, 9:30-2:30 PM Noodling with Nuno at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine. In this one-day class you will learn to
make felted scarves using silk fabric and merino wool roving. Go to www.halcyonyarn.com for registration information. Or call
1-800-341-0282 or 1-207-442-7909.
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- June 18-22, 2007- 9 am - 5 pm From Felt to Finish at Maine College of Art. Portland, Maine.
Marianne and Linda Veilleux of Innovative Fashions will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating an extraordinary fabric and then making it into a one-of-a-kind garment. The "nuno" feltmaking technique works merino wool fiber into the structure of silk fabric to create controlled textures and patterns in a lightweight and beautifully draping textile. This is an engaging and fast technique with many design possibilities. You can play with transparency, color, and layering effects. You will make a large piece of nuno fabric suitable for making a vest or unlined jacket. You need no prior experience in felting but should have basic sewing skills. For more information: Go to the Maine College of Art.
June 9 2006, 10 AM-1:00 PM Noodling with Nuno. Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME. In this class students will make a scarf using a technique of laminating wool to silk to create a lightweight fabric. Go to the workshops page at www.fiberfrolic.com for more information.-
- June 10 2007, 1PM- 3:00 PM Fun with Needlefelting. Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME. Needlefelting is a dry felting process where you can create flat or sculptural artwork using wool. This technique uses special serrated needles to sculpt the wool into fantastic forms. Go to the workshops page at www.fiberfrolic.com for more information.
June 2, 2007, Saturday 10 AM- 4:00 PM Beginner Needlefelting- Animals and Faces. The Fiber Studio, Henniker, NH. Needlefelting is a dry felting process where you can create flat or sculptural artwork using wool. This technique uses special serrated needles to sculpt the wool into fantastic forms. Go to http://www.fiberstudio.com or email sales@fiberstudio.com for more information. Or call 603-428-7830.
- Upcoming Sales:
None currently scheduled, check back for an update. The Portland Fiber Gallery and Weaving Studio on Congress Street in Portland, ME carries my work.
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- A Picture of Needlefelting
Examples from the
- Halcyon Yarn Demo on October
11, 2003
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- All items but the hat Roscoe (the
Ref) is leaning on, and the green man directly behind him
are my creations.
Marianne DuBois
Arcady Designs
99 Montsweag Woods Lane
Woolwich, ME 04579
To send me an email, click here
Web Page Text © Arcady Designs 2005
Last revised:
November 28, 2007
