Description
Intro to Needle Felting
1st Saturday of Each Month
In this 3-hour class, you will learn how to use felting needles and natural fibers (sheep and alpaca fleeces) to make basic shapes. You will use these shapes to create a simple needle felted project to take home and enjoy. (See projects list below)
This class is recommended before taking any of our Level 1 Needle Felting Projects classes.
2024 Upcoming Projects
- January 6th, 1 pm – 3 pm – Snowman (Class is Full)
- February 3rd, 3 pm – 6 pm – Frog hugging a puffy pink heart (Class is Full)
- March 2nd, 1 pm – 4 pm – Spring Bird
- April 6th, 3 pm – 6 pm – Stemmed Flowers (Class Cancelled)
- May 4th, 3 pm – 6 pm – Potted Cactus (Google “needle felted cactus” and click on images for examples)
- June 1st, 3 pm – 6 pm – Miniature 3D landscape (Must bring a small vessel that is roughly 3-4 inches in diameter. Examples: coffee cup, tea cup, small basket, candle h#older, etc. Antique dishes are really cute for this project. Can also use small containers made of metal, wood, wire, etc. Final project can be used as a pin cushion – (Google “needle felted landscape in a cup” and click on images for examples)
- July 6th, TBD
- August 3rd, TBD
- September 7th, TBD
- October 5th, TBD
- November 2nd, TBD
- December 7th, TBD
Who:
This class is for adults and teens, ages 16 and up, who have never done any needle felting and want to learn the basics.
When:
First Saturday of every month, unless noted otherwise.
Where:
The Artist’s Retreat
925 West Main Street, Ste B
Collinsville, OK 74021
Instructor:
Katherine Lucas with Fitzgerald Acres Alpaca Ranch in Collinsville, OK will be teaching this Intro to Needle Felting.
Notes:
- All materials are included.
- Tools are provided.
- You take home what you make.
- Needle felting tools are available for purchase if you want your own kit.
- Some projects may take more than one class to complete.
- Drop-ins are allowed if space is available. Contact us for more details: (918) 335-8318.
- Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Advantages of Needle Felting?
- Needle felting is a great stress reliever.
- With needle felting, the possibilities are endless. You can create anything you dream up.
- It is a forgiving craft. You can easily fix most mistakes.
- Needle felting requires only a few basic tools so it’s an affordable hobby to get started in.
- It’s a portable craft. You can do felting pretty much anywhere you go.
- Needle felted creations make wonderful and unique gifts.
The process of felting requires focus and concentration, so it seems to have a bit of a meditative quality. This creates a sense of peace and calmness in you while you work on your project.
Projects From Past Classes
