Thurs. 3/26 6:30: Needle Felted Peter Rabbit for Adults and Kids 12+
Thursday, March 26th, 6:30-8:30 pm: Needle Felted Peter Rabbit in a pot!
We are so excited for this event at the Free Range Art Studio with Farren from Whimsical Woollies! Join us as we get in the spring-y mood recreating Peter Rabbit digging in the garden (or some people call 'em "bunny bums") through the technique of wool felting!
We will be using beautiful dyed wool fiber to create a bunny digging in the garden for vegetables all set in a small clay pot. We will explore hand dyed wool fiber in all colors and textures. Learn how to blend fiber, and needle felt 3-D shapes. This is a beginner friendly class suited for ages 12 and up.
This workshop was created to offer a parent-child session, but you can feel free to sign up in any capacity; single, with friends and family, etc. Adults often attend this workshop solo, without kids, so that they can get an introduction into needle felting, and the kids also enjoy it solo if they are 12+. That being said, we always encourage parents to attend with their children and learn together if you'd like that, too! Tickets are sold per person. So, if you are attending with a child, you each need to purchase a spot. Every person attending will make a Peter Rabbit and receive instruction.
What is needle felting? Needle felting is a process that sculpts wool into any shape you can imagine. Wool fibers are covered with scales. In needle felting, we use special barbed needles that lock the scales of the fiber together through agitation. What this looks like in real time is stabbing fluffy, colorful wool over and over with sharp needles. This can be done safely and is amazing to see!
This is an "art experience" that brings adults and children together and encourages you to play with ART! Felting is addictive, and knowing the right technique00 the fibers into shapes to form a beautiful, memorable Spring bunny.
More Info:
BYO food/drink. If you - or your child(ren) - have food allergies, please email us at freerangeartclasses@gmail.com before the event. We are happy to notify participants of any possible allergies.
Cost: $44 per person
Food Allergies & Photo Agreement
Please email us if you have a food allergy we should be aware of.
Also, we occassionally use photos from our classes on our social media pages and website. We never attach names to photos, but please email us if you would not want your photo used. Our email is freerangeartclasses@gmail.com
About the Artist, Farren:
Farren is a self taught fiber artist located in West Chester PA specializing in all things squishy and wool. She is passionate about teaching sustainable and accessible art classes and finds inspiration in our bountiful natural world. Farren loves to source fiber from local farms including her own Corriedale sheep!
Inclement Weather:
We will notify you via email at the email address you provide if the class has to be rescheduled or canceled. We will offer a full refund if we cancel a class and/or you cannot make the makeup date. For a quicker response, you are welcome to text Tracy at 484-221-0173. Our location is a hidden gem, but our gravel lane cannot be plowed, so we will be sure to let you know if there are any issues due to weather.