Online & 2024 In-person WORKSHOPS
Marjolaine Arsenault is a felt artist and instructor. She has taught internationally and sold her wares at national juried shows for the past twelve years. Her awards include the Collector’s Award at the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show and the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Chicago Botanical Garden Craft Show. Her collection was presented in the Electric City Fashion Shows, Saratoga Springs, NY in 2016 and 2017. Worldwide Colors of Felt and Fiber Art Now Magazine have featured her garments.
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ONLINE: 3+Way Nuno Felt Shawl
On-Demand - Start Anytime!
I will be available for comments in the online classroom the first two weeks you sign up. You work at your pace and watch the videos when you want, from your home! Pre-recorded videos along with downloadable PDF will be available for viewing for 6 months. Access details will be provided with sign up.
Join Marjolaine in a two-week-long class to create a one-of-a-kind shawl you can wear three different ways. During this workshop, you will:
Explore colours, texture, composition and design
Create a very lightweight shawl that will be the inspiration for future creations
Discover various wool layouts
Create a stained glass effect
Paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool
NOTE: This workshop is suited for beginner to advanced nuno felt makers.
Once you have signed up, you will have access to the PDF file of materials and suppliers.
$145 USD
ONLINE: 2+Way Nuno Felt Poncho
April 26-May 10, 2024
I will be available for comments in the online classroom the first two weeks you sign up. You work at your pace and watch the videos when you want, from your home! Pre-recorded videos along with downloadable PDF will be available for viewing for 6 months. Access details will be provided with sign up.
Join Marjolaine in a 2-week-long class to create a unique light reversible poncho. During this workshop, you will:
Explore colours, texture, composition and design
Learn Marjolaine’s unique technique of wool layout to create stained-glass windows of silk in the garment for a very lightweight effect
Integrate silk and bamboo roving into your felt to add contrast
Work with a resist pattern
NOTE: This workshop is suited for intermediate to advanced nuno felt makers.
Once you have signed up, you have access to the PDF file of materials and suppliers.
$245 USD
ONLINE: 4+Way Nuno Felt Vest
April 26-May 10, 2024
I will be available for comments in the online classroom the first two weeks you sign up. You work at your pace and watch the videos when you want, from your home! Pre-recorded videos along with downloadable PDF will be available for viewing for 6 months. Access details will be provided with sign up.
Join Marjolaine in this 2-weeks long class to create a unique vest you can wear four different ways: inside out and upside down. During this workshop, you will:
Explore colours, texture, composition and design
Create a very lightweight vest that will be the inspiration for future garments
No resist required. Layout is flat.
Discover various wool layouts to create different effects
Work with silk hankies and silk roving to paint on wool
And as a bonus ... you will receive instructions on how to create your own unique pin to close the vest
NOTE: This workshop is suited for intermediate to advanced nuno felt makers.
Once you have signed up, you will have access to the PDF file of materials and suppliers.
$ 245 USD
Adirondack Folk School
Lake Luzerne, NY
Nuno Felt Top
October 27-29, 2024
Join Marjolaine in a 3-day class to create a reversible tunic to top. Her fascination for the limitless possibilities of making nuno felt seamless garments led her to playful creations. Clothing should be fun to wear! During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, using a resist for the pattern. You will learn various wool layouts to create a light and flowing garment.
This workshop is suited for intermediate to advanced nuno felt makers and requires standing most of the day.
Hudson River Valley Arts Workshop
Greenville, NY
Nuno Felt Immersion
December 8-14, 2024
Join Marjolaine in a 5-day in-person immersion class to create her signature vest that you can wear four different ways: inside out and upside down. For those who have taken my class before, you have the option of making a tunic or top. You will begin the week by making a playful scarf and hat. Her fascination for the limitless possibilities of making nuno felt seamless garments led her to playful creations. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt. You will learn:
• Explore colors, texture, composition and design
• Create a very lightweight vest that will be the inspiration for future garments
• No resist required. Layout is flat (a resist will be used for making a tunic, for experienced students only)
• Discover various wool layouts to create different effects
• Create a stained glass effect
• Learn to make fabulous pre-felt for embellishment
• Paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool
• Create your own unique pin to close the vest
SKILL LEVEL: This workshop is suited for beginner and intermediate to advanced nuno felt makers and requires standing most of the day.
Aya Fiber Studio
Stuart, FL
Nuno Felt Immersion
April 15-18 2025
Join Marjolaine in a 4-day in-person Nuno felt immersion class. You will begin the week by being introduced to the process of Nuno felt by making a playful scarf. On days 2-4, you will have the option of making a sleeveless top or tunic, using a resist. Her fascination for the limitless possibilities of making Nuno felt seamless garments led her to playful creations.
You will learn:
• Explore colors, texture, composition and design
• Create a very lightweight garment that will be the inspiration for future creations
• Learn to make your pattern/Resist
• Discover various wool layouts to create different effects
SKILL LEVEL: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate and requires standing most of the day.
Student Testimonials
“I thoroughly enjoyed taking Marjolaines 4+way vest class. I love her vest design, especially her innovative use of windowpanes to create a uniquely beautiful light weight garmet. Her videos are clear, concise, easy to understand, and edited to just the right length. She is also very accessible and responds quickly and thoroughly to questions. I would strongly recommend her course to anyone looking for great design in an online course.” Suzanne
“I've had a wonderful time following Marjolaine's 4+Way Vest tutorial online. She is a very skilled instructor and makes it easy to follow along at your own pace. She is also very generous in providing support as you work and questions arise. I've had lots of positive feedback on my original vest and the two additional ones I've done since. I would encourage anyone, no matter your skill level, to give this a try!” Pat