2D Needle Felting 101: Painting with wool

Meet Your Guide to the World of Needle Felting, Bleu Vermeer! With a passion for transforming fluff into art, Bleu is a long-time needle felting artist with a wealth of experience. In their classes, they encourage students to hone their tactile senses and structural visualization skills while teaching the science of non-woven fibers. Their infectious enthusiasm and knack for breaking down complex techniques into digestible steps make learning a joyous adventure.

Get ready for a stab-tastic introduction to the wonderfully fluffy world of 2D needle felting.

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll use a specialty felting needle to “paint” with wool, layering soft fibers onto a wool base to create a 4×4 inch picture of your choosing. Think landscapes, simple animals, abstract color studies — if you can imagine it, you can felt it.

With a rainbow of wool colors at your fingertips, you’ll be the Picasso of fluff in no time. With Bleu to guide you step by step through the process — like a slightly less green, more wool-covered Yoda — teaching you how to blend colors, add detail, and build dimension using nothing but fiber and a very pointy tool.

All materials and tools are provided. No experience necessary. Just come ready to relax, get a little stabby, and leave with your own fuzzy masterpiece.

The materials fee for this class is $8 for consumed materials and the use of tools during the workshop. If you would like to keep your tools after the workshop, there is an additional $4 restocking fee. This instructor prefers payments through Venmo, Paypal, and Cashapp; cash is accepted.

Students will;

• Master fundamental needle felting techniques.
• Create a visually stunning 2D needle-felted masterpiece.
• Develop an understanding of design principles specific to needle felting.
• Gain confidence in troubleshooting common challenges.
• Foster a sense of community and artistic expression.

1 4”x4” piece of felt base fabric, heat-transfer pens, colored wool, felting needles, and a Felting Mat.

A few reference photos or sketches of the design you want to make. *These can be physical or digital, so long as you will have access to them during the workshop.

Enthusiasm: Come ready to explore your creativity and enjoy the felting journey!

Notebook and Pen: Capture valuable insights and tips shared during the class.

Snack and Water Bottle: Stay energized and hydrated during this artistic adventure.

All students must be 14 years or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

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