Create Your Own Nuno-Felted Kimono or Tunic
Across four immersive studio days, you will design and create your own lightweight summer kimono or tunic using fine merino wool, Margilan gauze silk and prefelt.
You will learn how to create a pattern based on your own measurements and choose either a straight or an A-line garment shape.
Your design will be completely individual. We will explore spirals and the Triskele, adapting their lines, movement and proportions to create a garment that belongs uniquely to you.
You will also select three colours that reflect your life, your experiences or something you would like to invite into your future.
Your colours may move gently into one another to create a harmonious and expressive transition. Lena will help you develop a balanced palette and dye progression.
For example, Lena’s featured kimono moves through purple, magenta and red:
Purple represents intuition, imagination and inner wisdom.
Magenta represents transformation, compassion and emotional balance.
Red represents life, courage, strength and renewed energy.
You may choose colours with a personal meaning or simply work with colours that make you feel happy and inspired.
Lena will guide you through the complete process, including:
Developing your garment design
Taking measurements
Creating an individual garment pattern
Choosing a straight or A-line silhouette
Planning your Triskele and spiral-inspired motifs
Selecting a meaningful three-colour palette
Preparing and positioning the silk and prefelt
Constructing and felting the separate garment pieces
Refining the shape and fit
Dyeing and finishing your completed garment
All materials required to make one kimono or tunic are included. You will also have access to the specialist tools and equipment needed for the project.
