Wool, water, and agitation allows for a world of possibilities. We will explore what wool can become, each day focusing on a different method of wet felting. Wool becomes the medium for painting, for sculpture, for practical and durable items. With four days there will be time to gain comfort and skill working with wool, practice on small items and then dream up and execute your personal projects. We will explore different sheep breeds, mixing colors, designing with pre-felts while we make 1. flat felts (tablerunners, seat cozies, placemats, potholders) 2. stuffed 3-d items (stuffed animals, abstract sculptures) 3. hollow felted items (vessels, bowls, oven mitts) and 4. nuno felting (scarves, luminaries), using silk and wool combined. Your personal style will come through as you design your projects. Felting is a physical craft using your body energy to coax fibers into felt. Be prepared for surprises and amazed by what you are able to create in four days! Students should have the ability to stand and agitate wool. Additional materials fee may apply if larger projects are made.

Students ages 14+ may register for this course independently. Youth ages 10+ may register if accompanied by an adult. Adult/child pairs will complete two projects and pay two materials fees. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register.

Required Tools

• Two bath towels
• A smaller hand towel
• Comfortable shoes for standing.
• A plastic bag to bring home wet projects

Optional Tools

• Sharp scissors
• Bar of olive oil soap
• Large sponge