Creating Bespoke Wet Felted Bags Using Advanced Techniques
A course by Natasha Smart , Wet felting artist
Joined July 2024
Master advanced wet felting techniques using a ball to create bespoke, seamless felt bags with unique designs
Joined July 2024
Explore the art of advanced wet felting by mastering the technique of felting on a ball to create bespoke, seamless bags. Delve into the world of wool fibers and discover how to prepare them for three-dimensional designs. Learn to incorporate decorative elements like wool yarns and felt cords into your creations, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. With step-by-step guidance, craft a unique grab bag with integral cord handles, exploring the endless possibilities that wet felting offers.
Enhance your skills by introducing complex elements to your projects. Create a sophisticated shoulder or cross-body bag, complete with a flap closure, felted-in rings for straps, and an inside pocket using flat resist. Experiment with various surface design materials and learn the secrets to adding professional finishes, such as installing clasps. By the end, not only will you have crafted distinct styles of handbags, but you'll also gain the confidence and expertise to embark on future projects using the innovative technique of felting on a ball.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 24 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (8)
- 517 students
- 20 lessons (5h 28m)
- 24 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a beautifully embellished wet felted bag using your favorite colors and features like a flap closure and inside pocket. This seamless design requires no sewing and can be customized to meet your unique specifications and style preferences.
Who is this online course for?
Designed for wet felters looking to advance their skills, this course enhances three-dimensional techniques and resist methods. Beginners can also follow along with detailed, step-by-step instructions. Ideal for those interested in crafting bespoke felt bags with unique designs.
Requirements and materials
Wool fiber, embellishments like yarns and locks, basic household items, and a felting ball are essential. Prior wet felting experience is helpful but not mandatory. The course offers step-by-step guidance to develop skills in creating seamless felt bags using innovative techniques.
Reviews
Natasha Smart
A course by Natasha Smart
Natasha Smart is a wet felting artist, teacher, and author based on the south coast of the UK. With a lifelong passion for textiles and creative crafts, Natasha transitioned from a career in training to full-time feltmaking in 2021. Her work is inspired by the textures, colors, and forms of the natural world—especially the sea and landscapes surrounding her coastal home—and is known for its vibrant color palettes and use of wool yarns as decorative elements. She has authored two books, Wet Felting and Three-dimensional Wet Felting, and continues to share her expertise through in-person workshops and online platforms.
In her creative practice, Natasha specializes in turning raw wool fibre into structured, decorative objects for the home. She is particularly drawn to practical, functional design and enjoys the problem-solving involved in felt construction. Her courses are grounded in clear instruction, thoughtful design choices, and a strong belief in making wet felting accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials
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Materials and Tools
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Exploring Fibers
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U3
Complex Felting Techniques
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Felting on a 3D Resist: A Ball
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Making felt cords
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Creating the Bag 1
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Creating the Bag 2
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Creating the Bag 3
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Felting the Grab 1
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Felting the Grab 2
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U4
Wet-Felted Bag
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Designing and Planning the Bag 1
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Designing and Planning the Bag 2
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Creating the Flap Bag 1
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Creating the Flap Bag 2
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Creating the Flap Bag 3
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Creating the Flap Bag 4
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Felting the Flap Bag 1
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Felting the Flap Bag 2
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Finishing Techniques
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FP
Final project
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Advanced Wet Felting Methods
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Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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Natasha provided an excellent course, well planned, explained and demonstrated with supporting information. Thank you!
Absolutely excellent. Natasha's presentation is calm, methodical and clear, and even though I'm an experienced feltmaker, she had lots of tips that I found helpful. Many thanks!
I really enjoyed this course. The teacher thoroughly explains the process and gives suggestion for trouble shooting. I can’t wait to start my first felting project!
I really enjoyed this course. Natasha explained each lesson clearly and slowly so it was easy to follow. Her demos were very thorough and extremely helpful. The projects she chose were a good way to begin to understand the wet felting process for 3D projects. Thank you!