Join Our Fun Needle Felt Gonk Workshop
Your tutor, Angela Simpson, is looking forward to welcoming you and guiding you through a fun, laughter‑filled day of bringing your gonk to life. You’ll choose from a variety of colourful felts and design a gonk that’s totally personal to you … or create one in a ‘loved one’s’ favourite colours if you’re planning to gift-your-gonk.
What You’ll Create
- A needle‑felted gonk with a circular wooden stand
- A glorious beard made from wool locks
- A hat shape of your choice, decorated exactly as you wish
- A distinctive shaped nose peeking from underneath the hat
You Will Explore
- How to shape and sculpt wool using needle felting techniques
- Safe use of felting needles, including wooden handles for easier grip
- Adding personality and character to your gonk
- Working with wool locks for texture
- Colour choices and playful design ideas
This Workshop Is Perfect For
- Beginners or more experienced crafters
- Anyone who enjoys gentle, hands‑on creativity
No experience is needed. If you can manage basic crafting skills such as holding a pencil, you can hold a felting needle. Needles are sharp, so there is a small risk of pricking your finger … but you can take breaks whenever you need, and wooden handles are available for comfort.
What’s Included
- All felting wool, locks, felts and materials
- A circular wooden stand for your gonk
- Use of all tools
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Friendly, expert guidance from Angela
You’ll leave with your finished needle‑felted gonk, full of charm, character and festive personality.
What to Bring
- Reading glasses if needed
Most importantly, bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
Workshop Details
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa
- Group Size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere
Cost
£50 + £1.02 card fee. This includes all the materials needed to create your needle‑felted gonk and refreshments during the day.
A Relaxed & Supportive Creative Space
This workshop is all about creativity rather than perfection. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, follow your ideas and enjoy the process of making. We want you to leave feeling inspired, relaxed and proud of what you’ve created.
To help us support you fully, please complete your booking form with any preferences or needs. This might include:
- Your favourite milk for refreshments
- Any additional support requirements
- Allergies we should be aware of (e.g. nuts, perfumes)
We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.