In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn how to needle felt a 5" design onto a linen background. You'll start by transferring a design onto your linen and learning how to felt into specific shapes. You'll explore felting techniques, including blending a color gradient and adding small details to your birds. Once you have the hang of things, you'll be encouraged to get creative with the background space by adding a branch, flowers, or even background colors and details.
Please be aware that felting needles are very sharp and there is a risk of poking yourself. We will provide finger protectors, but if you are welcome to bring your own leather (or thick material) gloves to be extra safe.
About the Instructor: Surelle Strike
Your instructor will provide the following materials:
All project materials, including a 5" embroidery hoop, linen background fabric with pre-traced design, wool roving in multiple colors, needles in multiple gauges, finger protectors, hand-held tools, scissors to share.
Students are asked to bring:
- Optional: thick gloves (finger covers will be provided if you do not have gloves).
Skill Level
Beginner-friendly, no experience required.
Age Requirement
Students ages 60 and older. Would you like to participate, but are not quite 60? Contact us at info@marinemillsfolkschool.org or 612-440-6295.
Location Details
Christ Lutheran Church
150 5th Street
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Cost Details
Tuition: $30
Materials Fee: $9
Total Cost: $39
NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.
What is Create, Connect, Age Well all about?
People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a folk school experience that helps adults thrive in the 21st century. Try something new. Build skills. Be creative. Connect with others looking to live long!
Each Create, Connect, Age Well session includes:
• An instructor-led Folk School learning experience
• Social connection and reflection time
• Coffee, tea and snacks
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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