Needle Felted Playscape

When:  6 hour class (usually on Saturday or Sunday)

This very popular class is great for beginners and experienced
felters alike as it provides the greatest number of    3-D
construction skills of any class, making students more
prepared to create and work on their own designs at home.It is
also probably one of the most freeing classes I offer because
the opportunity to engage your own creativity is almost
limitless.  

The playmat part of our creations will be about 15 inches
square.  After hand felting that mat we will then start
building our layers of design.  Starting with perhaps a cave or
fairy glen, tall enough and deep enough for children to really
hide their critters and creatures.  Maybe some leafy vines
growing over the top of the glen, maybe a river or stream
rolling through the landscape.  How about adding some
wonderful stones and rocks around the river and a wooden
bridge for crossing to the other side?  We can add a meadow of
colorful flowers in one corner of our landscape and a
mushroom forest in the other.

Work from a picture book image or create a wild fantasy of
your own.  As stated, this class requires NO PREVIOUS
FELTING EXPERIENCE.  All tools and supplies will be
provided for you.

The cost for
the instructions, foam and needles are included in
the tuition.
 At the end of class we will weigh each playscape
and you will pay only for the amount of wool you actually
used.  The price of the wool will be discounted to $1.50 per
ounce
when you purchase it during the class.  Most playscapes
weigh from 7 – 12 ounces.  .

I also bring extra wool, tools and instruction books for sale, as
well as tips for purchasing additional wool on your own.
Sculpted Wool Doll-Making

When:  6 hour class (usually on Saturday or Sunday)

Here's your chance to make a captivating, magical wool
doll to proudly display in your home and sturdy
enough for gentle child's play.  The finished maiden
will stand 7 inches tall and will have poseable,
bendable arms.  This class is perfect for beginners or
experienced felters.  We will pay a lot of attention to
the details of constructing a sturdy, firm doll base so
your doll will be durable for years to come.  We'll also
cover techniques for creating clothing of various styles
(including shawls, aprons and accessories) and
all-important hair-styling secrets.  

The final doll can be anything your imagination can
conjure or even a favorite character from a storybook,
Angel, Fairy, Mother Earth, Root Child, Young
Maiden, Matron, Gnome, Shepherd, Farmer, St.
Francis, St. Nicholas, King Winter, Aunt Spring and so
on.  

This class is suitable for beginners and experienced
needle felters.  All wool and supplies are provided.  I
also bring extra wool, tools and instruction books for
sale, as well as tips for purchasing additional wool on
your own.
If you live within driving distance of St. Paul/Minneapolis
Minnesota, you may join my e-mail  and type in the body of
the message "Add me to your class".  I also travel if
requested anywhere in the USA to give classes. If you're
part of an organization or group and can gather similarly
minded friends, contact me!
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