About this Event
Is your dog’s favorite Gone to the Dogs® toy a little *too* well-loved? Do you have a super chewer? Then this one’s for you! In this highly-anticipated workshop, you’ll learn how to utilize needle felting to breathe new life into your destroyed toys, and give them a one-of-a-kind look too!
Once you’ve learned these skills, you can apply them to any Gone to the Dogs® toy, creating a circular economy of fluff and puppy love!
This workshop is hands-on and beginner-friendly—no prior felting experience needed! You’ll leave with a unique and freshly mended toy, plus all the skills you need to repair any future toys!
We’ll have a self-serve tea station and light snacks to keep you fueled while you create. Feel free to bring your own beverage if you prefer!
🌿 Why This Workshop?This workshop will teach you how to increase the longevity and the value of your Gone to the Dogs® toys- decreasing your consumption & carbon footprint, while helping us to keep our toy recycling program sustainable!
💡 Bring A Toy To Upcycle!- We’ll have a few available, but it’s best to bring a toy your pup already loves! We’ll provide everything else you need to give it a new life.
🔨 Materials provided during class, include:
✔️ A variety of upcycled wool colors (reclaimed from our toy recycling program) ✔️ Felting needles and mats
✔️ Felting tools and templates
✔️ Cozy, supportive crafting vibes
✔️ Expert Guidance from Ambrose Farmer @made_by_ro
View more of his work at https://ambrosefarmer.myportfolio.com/
Space is limited! Reserve your spot now and join us for a creative, tactile afternoon of felting.
Agenda
Welcome & Intro (15 min)
Info: Meet fellow crafters, sip on tea or coffee, and settle in
Overview of materials & tools
What is felting? Understanding wool fiber bonding
Going over example toys
Brainstorming (10 min)
Info: Choosing a design & discussing feasibility with instructor
Picking wool
Repair (30 min)
Info: Restuffing toys with recycled felt
Using roving to patch up any holes
Needle Felting to adjust shape
Customization (45 min)
Info: Quick Discussion of how to create flowers, stars, faces, etc
Accessorizing and customizing toys using needle felting
Final Touches & Wrap-Up (15 min)
Info: Sharing & celebrating your creations
Q&A with the instructor
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gone to the Dogs, 103 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
USD 28.52
