Natasha Smart’s “Felt Bag on a Ball” course trailer is the perfect teaser for anyone who’s ever wanted to make a truly sculptural felt bag — one that’s as durable as it is beautiful. This short preview introduces Natasha’s online course, which focuses on using a resist and a ball form to create 3D felt bags with stunning texture, structure, and professional finishes.
In the video, Natasha showcases a series of breathtaking felt bags — from rich ocean blues to sunset corals — each one glistening with surface embellishment and soft waves of silk and wool. The concept of felting around a ball is both intriguing and practical, helping beginners and intermediate felters alike achieve smooth, rounded shapes without creases or flat spots.
Even from the trailer alone, Natasha’s approach shines through: clear, calm, and full of artistic insight. She explains that the course covers not just felting but also shaping, texturing, and adding leather handles and hardware for a polished, ready-to-wear result.
What sets this apart is how much care she puts into teaching the why behind each step. The course emphasizes fiber behavior, shrinkage control, and the balance between firmness and flexibility — the secrets that turn a handmade felt bag into a showstopper.
Highlights from the course trailer:
- Vibrant color layering: Natasha demonstrates how to create painterly transitions in your felt surface.
- Professional finish: Attaching handles and closures gives each piece a boutique feel.
- Sculptural felting technique: The ball method produces perfect curves and clean structure.
Even from this sneak peek, it’s clear that the “Felt Bag on a Ball” course isn’t just about making a bag — it’s about mastering control, creativity, and craftsmanship in feltmaking.
