Felting Classes

 

The Tail Spinner is very proud to provide Needle Felting Classes by Melissa Gray, who has taken this art technique to another level.  The details in her art work are simply amazing.  In 2007 she won "Best-in-Show" at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, where there were over 500 entries of all fiber art forms in the competition.   If you are interested in learning this technique, classes and kits are available to get you started.

In the meantime, we also have other classes that we offer in both wet felting and fulling.  Just ask us for details! -- See the Calendar for Dates!

BEGINNER’s NEEDLE FELTING CLASS  --  Instructor-Melissa Gray

Learn the basics of needle felting by making a small ornamental piece that you will embellish to give it lots of character. Cost: $25.00 covers supplies needed for the class. This class can be scheduled by appointment for groups of three or more. Class Time -- Approx 2 Hrs
EMBELLISH with NEEDLE FELTING** --  Instructor-Melissa Gray

With a special needle, some scraps of yarn or a little bit of fiber and a little creativity, you can personalize your felted bags, hats, or garments. Let Melissa show you how easy and fun it is! Prerequisites: NONE Cost: $20.00 covers supplies needed for the class. This class can be scheduled by appointment for groups of three or more. Class time -- Approx 2 Hrs
NEEDLE FELTED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT** --  Instructor-Melissa Gray

Create a detailed Christmas Ornament by sculpting with wool fibers and a barbed needle. Learn how to add shape and dimension and color. Prerequisites: NONE (But Beginner’s Class helps significantly) Cost: $30.00 which includes supplies.   Class time -- Approx 5 Hrs
ADVANCED NEEDLE FELTING CLASS** --  Instructor-Melissa Gray

Create a detailed, three-dimensional sculpture. You can choose from three different animals for this project. Prerequisites: You must have attended at least one of the other classes. Cost: $65.00 which includes supplies.   Class time -- Approx 8 Hrs
WET FELTING CLASS

Learn the basics of wet felting by making a small ornamental piece that you will embellish to give it lots of character. Cost: $35.00 covers supplies needed for the class. Prerequisites: None
FELTED, BRAIDED WOOL RUG

In this class, the student will learn how to create a braided mat. The techniques taught in this class will allow the student to create various other items, including a rug. Cost for the class is $85.00, which includes class materials and supplies. Prerequisites: None.

COMING in 2008—WEEK LONG RETREATS

Want to get away from it all? Come and spend the week for a Knitting, Spinning, Weaving or Felting retreat. You may choose to stay at the Sara Margaret Inn Bed and Breakfast, which is located in Richlands; or you may choose one of the hotels/motels in Jacksonville. During the retreat, there will be time to go to the beach and also a trip to Historic New Bern. If you are interested in a retreat, please contact me.

** The basic needle felting kit with foam and 4 needles of various sizes is available for $8.00. This is a one-time, additional cost that is not calculated in the cost of the classes.

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