Carol Dobson

I have always loved creating, starting from a young age by stealing my mother’s fabric to make doll’s clothes, then making my own clothes as a teenager. In recent years I have beaded, created in polymer clay, felted, printed and woven.

My felting journey started about 15 years ago when I undertook some classes using alpaca. Since then, I have been inspired by undertaking both face and face and online workshops by both Australian and International professions. The peak of my career last year was my felted piece in the Sydney Royal Show being placed first, Standard of Excellence, and being sold.

I continue to expand and enhance my crafting activities, but also teach felting, polymer clay, printing and collage.

Polymer Clay Buttons

Sunday, 6 April 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Stable, Royal Hotel Carcoar

In this session you will create some individual buttons from polymer clay. Specifically, you will learn to:
•  Condition polymer clay
•  Mix colours
•  Create designs
•  Cut clay

All tools and materials will be supplied, and the buttons will be baked for you on the day.

You will need to bring: Hand wipes

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Carol Dobson
Cost: $85 pp

Felted Hat

Sunday, 6 April 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stable at Royal Hotel Carcoar

In this session you will undertake the process of creating an individualised hat using merino wool, soap and water. The process will include laying out layers of merino wool around a resist (template), adding embellishments of wool, prefelt, silk and paper to create an individual design. Manipulating the wool to create a 3 dimensional hat

Materials to bring:
•  2 old bath/beach towels
•  Small bucket
•  Cake of soap
•  Male foam head or hat block
•  Sewing pins

Experience level: Beginner
Tutor: Carol Dobson
Cost: $115 pp