About this Event
Instructor - Bleu Vermeer
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.
Class Description
Enter the world of needle felting, a versatile craft that uses a special barbed needle to manipulate wool fibers into shapes or patterns. Use this technique to create delightfully soft ornaments for the holiday season.
In this 4-hour workshop, you'll learn fundamental needle felting skills while shaping and decorating pre-felt woolen cores into beautiful ornaments. During the session, you'll discover:
• How to handle and use felting needles safely
• Basic techniques for manipulating wool fibers
• Various methods for adding texture and detail to your creations
• Tips for achieving beautiful colors and shading
• Ways to incorporate embellishments and finishing touches
By the end of the workshop, you'll have created your own unique ornament to take home and enjoy. Whether you're looking to explore a new craft, enjoy a seasonal activity with friends, relax creatively, or gift handmade treasures, this needle felting class offers a fun and educational experience for all skill levels.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $12 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 $8 restocking fee. This instructor prefers payments through Venmo, Paypal, and Cashapp; cash is accepted.
Material Supplied
- All necessary materials: base wool, colored wool roving, felting needles, foam workspaces, and ribbons for ornament loops.
- Expert guidance and instruction from a skilled instructor.
- A welcoming and creative atmosphere to unleash your artistic potential.
Students Should Bring
Students should bring reference images for the design of style of ornament they want to make.
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Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
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