About

You'll create a 2D decorative table piece using the traditional method of wet felting. Felting is the interlocking of wool fiber, which results in shrinkage, which produces a resilient, shapeable fabric. You'll learn the basic skills of felting wool fiber with water, soap, heat, and friction.

These centerpieces are easy, quick, don't take a lot of special equipment, and make great gifts. Once you learn the felting process, you can create them at home.

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, will cover instructor-provided materials including:

• Bubble wrap
• Sheer sheet
• Pool noodles
• Pre-felt cut to size
• Rovings (long bundles of fiber) in a variety of colors to choose from: one wool/silk blend, two contrasting colors

You need to bring:

• Bowl or plastic tub about 8" wide X 5" deep
• Absorbent, old bath-size towel
• Old hand towel or washcloth
• A section of old cotton sheet - 40" X 40"
• Bar soap: Olive Oil or Dr. Bronner's Castile
• Timer (timer on cell phone will work)
• Optional: brause sprinkler (if you have one or want to purchase one prior to class)

Project

Your table art will measure about 10" X 30" when finished.

Class Policies

Ages 18 and up are welcome (we'll work the entire class time).