We all know that the best results emerge from what we love doing. However, this formula could also work the other way around! Successful creations can bring so much joy and desire to create more and improve, engaging in our activity with vigor.

Perhaps some still remember the colorful and original bohemian cowls, hand warmers, mittens, and shawls under "Feuer und Wasser," that were widely shared on the Internet, featured in articles by the Living Felt Blog, Folt Bolt, Filtz Fun, Belle Armoire, the books "Textile around the World" and "United Colors of Felt"!
About seventeen years ago, back when I did not teach as much, and my son was little (and I spent most of my time at home with him), I created my small line of accessories and called it "Feuer und Wasser" (two elements involved since the ancient days of felting). I still warmly recall those times, as creating small pieces was incredibly satisfying in all respects and rewarding, too! Over a few years, I made hundreds of small works, never repeating a design. Working on small objects brings great joy because there are no limits to imagination, and results are quick. And, of course, my love for creating accessories helped me support my family during that period.

Essential moments in beautiful, desirable small felted garments involve both original design and functionality. In all the seeming simplicity of the production, nuances play a particular role. How do you create a beanie that is comfortable, elastic, and soft? How do you make a cowl drape gracefully over your shoulders? Mittens or fingerless gloves that won't pill after the light wear and will preserve their shape? How do you make a soft, thin shawl that could, at the same time, look like a luxurious sheepskin without the excessive bulk and fluffiness? This is all included in the series of projects for this online course.
 
Supplies and tools

 Table (an average kitchen table, or foldable table, or desk)
 Bubble wrap enough to cover your felting table, plus an additional piece about 30'' X 45''
(84 cm X 126 cm)
 Soft plastic sheeting or plastic painter's drop, 40" X 45" (112 cm X 126 cm) piece, and one more
piece of the same plastic 20’’ X 44’’ (56 cm X 123 cm)
 Watering device (ball brauser), squirt bottle of a choice
 Container for water/soap solution (small bucket)
 Natural liquid soap (clear, biodegradable, and eco-friendly dish soap is the best); your     favorite soap bar as well
 Pool noodle about 3' (1 m) long
 Elastic ties for rolling (stockings or pantyhose)
 Window screen material (soft fiberglass mosquito screen material is ideal, synthetic fabric shower curtain is okay); about 3’ X 3’ (1 m X 1 m)
 Two old bath towels
 Any favorite felting tools (Palm Wash Board, ceramic felting stone, etc.)
 Soft plastic shelf lining with a bumpy surface (IKEA, or other),  comes in rolls, optional
 Small hand carder or metallic dog/cat brush
 Cheap grocery plastic bag
 Measuring tape
 Permanent marker
 Pen and notebook
 
Materials

 Merino wool tops (or roving), 18 – 19 micron 600g (21 oz.)
200 g (7 oz.) total of three or more additional colors of your choice
 Wool locks, about 150 g (5.3 oz. of Gotland, Teeswater, or any other kind of locks), in colors of your merino roving
 Silk hankies, 3-5, preferably dark colors
 Soft plant fiber. (This fiber is made from plants, processed into roving, and dyed. (Ramie, Bamboo, viscose, or Tencel), about 2 meters (6 feet) of roving
Please choose a color that complements your palette but contrasts with the main wool color. It's easier to control the thickness and quality of the layout if you can see the fibers on the surface.
 Silk loose-weave fabric, 2 -3 momme, 3-4 meters/yards if the width is about 1 meter;
I prefer and enjoy working with the thinned silk gauze (Margilan) from Uzbekistan. This silk is very soft, shiny, and lightweight, great for felting and easily manipulated into gorgeous surface effects. You can substitute this fabric with other loose-weave and very thin silk gauze
 Small scraps of different colors of silk chiffon (or any other loose-weave natural fabric)
 Two medium-sized buttons.
 
How the online classes work (FAQ):
https://www.feuer-und-wasser.com/online-classes