Turn Wool into Light

Have you ever imagined a sculptural felt lamp, but stopped because you could not see how to construct the form? Elena Talikova’s ingenious book-resist method turns that problem into a clear, flexible system. A series of flat resist pages becomes a complex three-dimensional object—with facets, ribs, openings, ruffles, cords and unexpected internal structures. You do not need to be an engineer or an experienced pattern maker. The course shows you how to design the silhouette, calculate the template with shrinkage, divide the wool evenly, build four consistent layers and work around the resist without losing control of the form. You will also explore surface resists, accurately formed openings, sculptural details, felting with a sander, fulling, shaping, stiffening and ideas for safe modern LED illumination. This is not simply a tutorial for copying one lampshade. It is a complete construction method that you can adapt to your own shapes, colours and sculptural ideas. The course has been carefully restored from Elena’s original filming. There is no new footage—and sadly, there never will be—but the lessons have been reorganised and supported by a new illustrated handbook. Elena will also occasionally join the private Facebook group to answer students’ questions. Basic wet-felting experience is recommended, but advanced sculptural experience is not required. Enrol now and begin turning wool into light.