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 project lists below)
Please note: class sizes are limited to six students to ensure more personalized instruction.
2026 Needle Felted Projects List
We’re going to use this little sheep made by Nature Crafty as a model to make our own little curly sheep. We may even use pretty colors to make it even more whimsical! The choice will be yours!
Winter Cardinal
Who:
This class is for adults and teens, ages 13 and up, who have never done any needle felting and want to learn the basics.
When:
First Saturday of every month, unless noted otherwise.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where:
The Artist’s Retreat
115 South 11th Street
Collinsville, Oklahoma 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.
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.
