Traditional Wool Felting Workshop with Dovile Sakalauskaite

Venue Shodfriars Hall
Date 27 Jun
Event Workshop
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Looking for free things to do in Boston, Lincolnshire? Join artist Dovile Sakalauskaite for a family friendly wool felting workshop exploring traditional Central and Eastern European flower motifs.

Learn a Traditional Craft
Discover the art of Lithuanian wool felting and its cultural significance in everyday life, clothing and decorative traditions. Dovile will introduce symbolic floral designs, including the Lithuanian rūta, while sharing stories and meanings behind these motifs.

Make Your Own Felted Flower
This hands-on session invites you to experiment with wool and create your own felted flower to take home. Whether you're new to felting or enjoy craft activities, this relaxed workshop is open to all and encourages personal creativity.

Be Part of a Public Exhibition
Your creation will contribute to a wider programme, culminating in a public exhibition in Boston on 3 and 4 July. The exhibition will celebrate the range of materials, techniques and cultural influences explored by participants.

Booking required. Suitable for beginners.

27th
June2026
Traditional Wool Felting Workshop
1pm-4pmShodfriars Hall
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