Family Fun Lab: Needle Felting
Join us for a fun and hands-on needle felting class where parents and kids can create together! In this cozy workshop, you’ll transform soft wool into charming, one-of-a-kind creations using simple needle felting techniques. Whether you’re brand new to the craft or have some experience, this class is a wonderful way to explore fiber art in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Needle felting is a magical and accessible sculptural craft that sparks creativity and is easy to continue at home. You’ll leave with a handmade wool creation and the skills to keep felting on your own! All materials are provided.
Note: Needle felting involves the use of sharp barbed needles. Children will require close adult supervision to ensure safe handling. Younger participants may benefit from hands-on assistance from their accompanying adult.
Note: A single registration payment covers both parent and child.
Sunday, May 4
10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Emily Reid
Age: 7 – 12 with an accompanying adult
Intro to Needle Felting: A Family of Cats
Celebrate your love for felines by needle felting a charming mother cat and her kitten! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of sculpting with wool and hand-carding different colors to bring these adorable three-dimensional figures to life. Perfect for beginners and intermediate felters, this class provides all necessary materials.
Wednesday, April 23
5 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Sea Otter
Enjoy the sea life by attending this needle felting workshop where students will create a small adorable sea otter. Students will learn to use wire armature to create the base and then blend the wool to sculpte the otter that will be about 7 inches. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.
Wednesday, July 17
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels
Alterations 101: Learn to Alter and Repair
Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class.
*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it.
Thursday, May 30
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Sparkly Swan
Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.” Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.
Sunday, June 9
10 am – 1pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Succulents
In this needle felting workshop, students will learn different needle felting techniques to sculpt and shape leaves along with blending colors for accents. Each sweet wool succulent will then be potted into a tiny wood bowl. Students can choose to make either a Sedum Adolphii, an Echeveria Lola or a Zebra plant. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.
Sunday, May 5
10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny
Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.
Monday, March 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny
Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.
Sunday, March 24
10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog
Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.
Monday, February 19
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels
Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog
Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.
Sunday, February 18
10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels