Join Anther for this special double class to learn how to sculpt a realistic cat head from a yarn pompom!
These can be used as keyrings, wall decor, a special memorial piece, or a pretty amazing gift for a cat lover!
Due to the time constrains in the class we will learn to wind pompoms with basic cat patterns:
A single colour, and one with a different coloured snout. Stripes and other patches and markings are then added using wool or eyeshadow.
For more complicated cat patterns, there will be a book from which you may photograph your pattern of cat, to create at home.
What will we cover?
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How to read a graph pattern to make a basic cat using a clover-style pompom maker and wool yarn, with optional fur patterns.
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Going away with a graph pattern closest to your own cat, so you can work on it at home with your new skills.
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Cutting and needle felting to sculpt facial features
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How to apply eyes, nose and other details
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Using eyeshadow to add stripes and coat details to a cat’s face.
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Realistic shading to give it depth
Additional materials:
Note: There will be a lot of wool and wool-acrylic blend fibres blown around after cutting. If you have allergies please take an antihistamine and bring a mask
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Accessible Venue
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Gender Neutral Bathrooms
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Free Tickets to First Nation Attendees
Who will be Teaching?
Acanthus (Anther) Oria Low [they/them] is a collector of hobbies and a small-space suburban keeper of many species of unconventional animals, and chronic pain fighter. They are a foster carer for the Rabbit Sanctuary and are passionate about sharing environmentally friendly, low or no cost enrichment for animals.
Anther has dabbled in editorial makeup, cosplay, digital design, dungeons and dragons, and so so many crafts. Find them and their animals on Instagram.
Important info:
Photo: Teacher’s own work
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot an email to melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.