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Kathy M. Forzley – Painting with Wool

Kathy M. Forzley – Painting with Wool
Saturday, May 18 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 14-Adult $60 ($55 Members)
Unleash your inner Monet and learn how to create a beautiful impressionist-style 8×10-ish painting using wool fiber and wet felting techniques! You will be using a photo of your choice for inspiration to create a simple flower design, floral still life, landscape or seascape scene. The instructor will demonstrate the basic method of how to prepare the wool base, discuss techniques for adding colors represented in your photo, show you how to create different flower & leaf shapes, and illustrate ways to enhance your layout by adding small amounts of fabric, silk, wool nepps, art yarns and other fun embellishments. Once your layout is complete you will add soapy water and finish the process using wet felting techniques. At the end of the workshop you will leave with a beautiful textural piece that can be further embellished with hand embroidery, machine stitching, beading and/or other decorations (optional). Your finished piece can be mounted on canvas, framed or made into a decorative accessory. Note: This class requires the handling of merino wool and use of mild soap (Dawn & Olive Oil). Not recommended for persons with highly sensitive skin. Some rolling of felt is required. Please bring: 2 old bath towels, small pail for water, small pair of sharp scissors and a photo for inspiration (optional). Students will take a short break for lunch.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR ALL CLASSES

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October 23, 2017 By

Needle Felting – Gnome or Santa with Olivia Johnson December 11

Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. December 11
Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members) Ages 16-Adult
Spend a fun evening exploring the art of needle felting. Using wool roving and a barbed needle Olivia will gently guide you through the process of forming a Gnome or Santa Clause to celebrate the winter holiday season! This is a fun activity for a group of friends. Each participant will receive a kit to continue felting at home.

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August 27, 2015 By

Needle Felted Peace Dove with Olivia Johnson

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

October 1

Class Fee:  $30 ($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

Commemorate the Thirty Days of Peace by joining needle felting artist, Olivia Johnson, in creating a 4” x 6” peace dove. Olivia will patiently guide you through the process of creating a three dimensional form from wool fibers. All materials are provided.

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April 29, 2015 By

Needle Felting with Olivia Johnson- Felted Gold Finch

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.,  June 25

Ages 12-Adult

Enjoy forming a goldfinch by using wool fibers and barbed
needles. Each student will receive a kit to take with them
to continue exploring this new art at home.

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April 29, 2015 By

Needle Felting with Olivia Johnson – Felted Chickadee

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.,  May 28

Ages 12-Adult

Join needle felting artist, Olivia Johnson, in learning the
art and technique of creating a needle felted chickadee.
Students will use barbed needles and wool fibers to form
these little birds. Each student will receive a kit to take
with them to continue exploring at home.

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August 25, 2014 By

Wet Felted Rose Workshop with Judy Grant

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

October 11

Ages 14-Adult
Come and explore the art of felting with instructor Judy Grant. In this class you will learn the basics of wet felting using layers of rich wool roving and silk. Each person will create a rose that may be used as a fashion accessory, as a brooch on a coat, hat, scarf or purse. No prior experience is necessary to thoroughly enjoy this class. Bring two old thick towels and a lunch.

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