Scottish Seaside Saunas has been working with local Felt Maker Trish O'Meara from Wormit Woolies to make a very limited edition range of sauna hats made from wool from Fife sheep available on our websites. These hats have proven popular and are now all SOLD OUT. We will not be making any more of these handmade hats available to buy. However, we will be giving you to opportunity to learn the ancient art of wet felting and create your very own one of kind felted sauna hat.
Wet felting is the first known form of textile making, and has been recognized as a heritage craft in the UK since the 1100's. There will be many different colours of wool etc. for you to choose from, to get creative and personal with your hat making. Following the workshop a certified sauna master will lead you in an hour long sauna ritual. You will, then, be able to try out your newly created hat and whisk, in our Harbourmaster Sauna, at Elie Seaside Sauna. Wearing a wool hat in a sauna acts as an insulator to keep your head cool, allowing for longer, more comfortable and safer sessions.
All materials to create your hat and whisk, will be provided but each participant will need to bring along a small towel for rolling your felt in. This is an approximate 2.5 hour workshop followed by an 1 hour sauna session, ending at 17.30.
