Beginning Felting: Abstract Wall Hanging

This class is for people who have never felted before. You will learn the basics of wet felting with alpaca wool fibers. Barb will teach you how and why the fiber sticks together and then you will do it yourself! You will also play with color: natural and dyed alpaca fiber to felt and yarns will be available to decorate and draw with.

Use your finished piece as part of a larger artwork, make a bag, or add embellishments such as hand stitching and beading. Your finished piece will be between 12″ x 12″ and 14″ x 14″.

There will be a short lunch break.

Students will be asked to bring:

• A piece of bubble wrap that is 2′ x 4′
• Several old nylons cut into 18 inch long pieces (or knee highs)
• One or two old towels
• A good sized bowl to bring water back and forth from table to sink
• A small bottle of Dawn soap
• A spray bottle (the stronger the spray, the better)

There will be a $12 material fee for materials.