In this course we will create cute and touching seals that you won't want to let out of your hands. 

The Miniature Seal Livestream Course is an exciting new online learning format. We'll be working together live on a livestream and create different charming seals in wet felting technique! 

What is a livestream course?

It is as close as possible to a face-to-face workshop format, it involves working together during the broadcast and a lot of communication. I show you the process of creating figurine toy seal and few pieces of his wardrobe (dress and sneakers) and you work with me at the same time on your own one. I answer all your questions via chat and help you cope with the work as efficiently as possible.

What do we do on a course?

In the course, as the main project, we will be making a seal as a figurine toy in the wet felting technique (the finished seal is 12 cm long). But you know me, I am always coming up with new ideas and possibilities. So, here I will also show you how to make a finger puppet seal as well, and a bonus is a cute, tiny fluffy baby seal.

This course is a great all-round activity, because here we learn to work with three-dimensional hollow felt, figurine felt sculpture, basic needle felting technique, tiny sized wet felting, various textures, and work in monochrome with contrasting wool. The result is amazingly positive characters - seals that you do not want to let out of your hands.

Do not underestimate the toys - they are complex three-dimensional sculptures on which you can learn a huge number of non-toy techniques and tricks. Studying felting while creating such a tiny and positive world is wonderful - art therapy and professional evolution in one little seal.

How long is the course, will there be a recordings and is it suitable for beginners?

This is 2-day course with 2 evening sessions. A break between lessons makes it easy to catch up with the group if you fall a little behind. The course is ideal for beginners, but will also be of interest to experienced feltmaker. 

I give very detailed instructions, so there is nothing to be afraid of. In addition, you will get the record of the livestream with unlimited access.

Does it take much to get started?

The list of necessary materials and tools for this course is not big, everything can be easily found. I describe everything in great detail in the PDF file and introduction lesson that you receive right after payment, so that you have time to prepare before the course. 

The main seal in this course is the figurine toy. To create felted miniatures, you don't need many materials and tools -  the toy weighs 10 grams only, and of the specific tools you need a ribbed antislip mat from IKEA (or similar), as well as a needle felting needle. These tools must be prepared in advance, but the pleasure of felting is guaranteed! Believe me, I've been felting animals for 13 years, and still enjoy it.

Will I like it?

Such miniature animals are perfect pocket and table companions. Guaranteed to lift your spirits. And in the process of making them as well. Felting such toys is a complex art therapy - there is wool, hand work and wonderful heroes. It's all positive. 

What will you learn from this stream course?

- To be brave with wool, felting and wild nature!

- To work with patterns for miniature toys;

- To work with different types of wool;

- To lay out wool efficiently and evenly;

- To create volumed parts by using wet felting technic;

- To learn the basic techniques of wet felting in miniature format;

- To shape a beautiful toy’s heads and details;

- To master felting sculpting, creating the right shapes and characteristics of a hero;

- Create a very miniature felt projects ( a baby seal);

- To shrink the project quickly and to make a high quality felt.

How does a stream course work?

After payment, you will get a personal account, which can be accessed by passing a quick registration form on the site.

The streaming of the stream course takes place in your personal account, the record of the course is also stored there.

Before the start of the livestream course, you will receive a reminder to your mail box specified during registration; you will only need to go to your personal account on the website using the password you created during registration.

After payment, you will as well receive a detailed list of what you need and a ready-made pattern for printing - you just need to transfer it to a plastic base and you can start creating a charming toy. Please, check the spam folder in your mailbox, very ofter first emails end up there. 

After the broadcast you will get the full record of the livestream, so you can complete your work later, rewatch and make more toys. 

Livestream’s record will be stored in your account with unlimited access. 

When does the course start?

The course is an evening, two-day course. 

The course starts on Thursday, 16th of February at 19:30 Helsinki time (UTC/GMT+2). 

The course consists of two sessions. The duration of each broadcast is 3 hours (can be less or more, depends on the speed of participants). 

Lesson schedule:

Lesson 1  - February 16 from 19:30 to 22:30 Helsinki time (UTC/GMT+2)

Lesson 2 - February 21 from 19:30 to 22:30 Helsinki time (UTC/GMT+2)

How many toys are we making on the course?

During the broadcast we will make a finished work together - one seal figurine toy. I will show the process of creating the seal from start to finish, and you work in parallel with me on your own project. As bonus I also will show you how to make a finger puppet seal and a baby seal (all important and different form the main project moments). During the course, I answer all your questions about the process in the chat and help you with work. After the course you can always ask me for support in the chat box next to the record’s screen or via email.

What gadgets can I watch the course on?

The stream course can be watched on a computer, tablets, and phones.

About copyright

I am happy to share all my technics and knowledges for your personal use, but I am against of teaching based on the course materials and making of exact replicas of my work for commercial purposes. The goal of my course is to teach the technology of creating a toy using an example based on my design, so that in the future you can use all technological methods and independently develop as an original author.

Bonus for the review

Post a photo of your seals with a review on my webpage, and you will get a 10% discount on any learning product.