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I am a needle felter, illustrator and workshop provider in Manchester.

Hello! I’m Alisha, the face behind Badger & Bumblebee!

I’m a needle-felter and illustrator originally from Byron Bay, Australia. I grew up surrounded by nature and watching David Attenborough documentaries, as such I have a great interest in learning about native wildlife and sourcing local materials for my sculptures. I moved to Manchester almost 10 years ago and have travelled all over the United Kingdom. On my travels I became inspired by the diverse wildlife found here.

As well as making custom sculptures of pets and wildlife, I love storytelling, being creative and engaging with the local community. The act of needle felting is a special one as you can make anything using wool, a needle and a bit of patience. It’s mindful to sit in a group and tell stories while learning a skill together and this is why I also love leading workshops!

I have illustrated a picture book that’s just been published in Australia called ‘The Sydney Harbour Fridge’. It will hopefully be available world wide soon- but it’s currently in a few little bookshops (such an amazing feeling after years of work) :)

You can see lots of what goes on behind the scenes by visiting @badgerandbumblebee on social media.

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